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News • 21 Feb 2014
Stroke trial lures imaging research expert
The Hunter’s renowned stroke research group will be bolstered by the return of imaging expert Dr Andrew Bivard to work on acute care and rehabilitation projects
News • 21 Feb 2014
$1.5m to Newcastle researchers to unlock cancer secrets
Three University of Newcastle cancer researchers have been recognised with Cancer Institute NSW Early Career Fellowships, totalling more than $1.5 million.
News • 19 Feb 2014
New web app weighs in on food choices
‘Burn it to earn it’ is the philosophy behind a novel web application developed by international nutrition expert Professor Clare Collins and her team.
News • 28 Jan 2014
Australia Day Honours
Dr Peter Wakeford, a Clinical Supervisor with the University’s Medical School, received the Order of Australia medal in the 2014 Australia Day honours list.
News • 23 Jan 2014
Accelerator initiative launches business ideas
The UON Slingshot Accelerator Program, an initiative to identify high potential start-ups and nurture innovation in the Hunter, will be officially launched toda
News • 22 Jan 2014
Newcastle research underpins statewide alcohol restrictions
Newcastle research that evaluated alcohol restrictions in Newcastle has underpinned sweeping statewide changes to curb alcohol-fuelled violence.
News • 21 Jan 2014
Prize Winning Student Engineers Better Weetbix
Mechanical Engineering student Kai Ellmoos has won the Ian Henderson Award.
News • 20 Jan 2014
Hit the surf and source legal advice
Young people are encouraged to tap into expertise of the University’s Legal Centre when it hits the sand for its annual Law on the Beach.
News • 16 Jan 2014
8,000 offered UON places
UON has tonight offered places to 6,724 prospective undergraduate students, following nearly 1,500 offers made in early January to students with ATARs above 90.
News • 16 Jan 2014
New DVC (Research and Innovation)
The University of Newcastle today announced the appointment of Professor Kevin Hall to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation).
News • 14 Jan 2014
Second-hand smoke
A study of cigarette smoke exposure in multi-unit housing has been instrumental in achieving proposed Strata by-law reforms banning smoking in common areas.
News • 08 Jan 2014
Faculty of Business and Law Excellence in External Engagement Student Awards 2013
Nominations open for 2013 Faculty of Business and Law Student External Engagement Awards
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