News • 22 Mar 2019

Quadram Institute and University to tackle global food and health challenges

The United Kingdom’s Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB) and the University of Newcastle have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote cooperation and a stronger relationship between the two organisations.

News • 15 Mar 2019

Research underway to improve prostate cancer diagnosis

Funding from the Cancer Council NSW will help advance research in the areas of prostate and lung cancer.

News • 07 Mar 2019

Mark Hughes Foundation awards innovation in brain cancer

Five highly innovative brain cancer research projects have received over $725,000 in funding from the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) following a nationwide call-out and scientific review by experts in the field.

News • 28 Feb 2019

Engineer and innovator honoured for significant contributions to the field

Engineer and leader in the field of geotechnical rock mechanics, Professor Anna Giacomini, has been honoured with a 2019 John Booker Medal for her exemplary contributions to science and engineering.

News • 26 Feb 2019

Researchers awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarships

Recognised for their potential to create global impact in their fields, three University of Newcastle researchers will receive prestigious Australian-American Fulbright Scholarships in a presentation at Parliament House this week.

News • 25 Feb 2019

Leading the way to a more equitable future

The University has been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the fifth consecutive year by the Workplace …

News • 25 Feb 2019

New technology offers promising manufacturing potential for Australia

The University of Newcastle has been awarded funding to investigate the possibility of transforming low emission coal directly into a carbon fibre material.

News • 20 Feb 2019

‘Stage within a city’ unveiled for Honeysuckle campus

A sleek, sophisticated, transparent building with smart glazing will create a ‘stage within the city’ for the University of Newcastle, …

News • 18 Feb 2019

Study to help over-65s stay stronger

A new clinical trial at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) aims to help over-65s build muscle strength and reduce falls.

News • 15 Feb 2019

Aquatic drones capture shark paralysis after catch and release

An underwater drone has highlighted that catch and release fishing may have significant damaging effects on sharks, increasing their risk …

News • 14 Feb 2019

Funding awarded for innovative cancer research

Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded career fellowships worth more than $1.6 million for research into innovative cancer treatment.

News • 12 Feb 2019

Ma & Morley scholar on a journey from Dubbo to doctor

After completing the University of Newcastle’s Yapug pathway program last year, Kieran Shipp is one step closer to his goal of becoming a doctor as he prepares to start his first semester of the Joint Medical Program.

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