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News • 05 Dec 2018
Gender equity progress earns esteemed Bronze Award
Concerted effort and commitment to improve gender equity and diversity within the workplace have earned the University of Newcastle an …
News • 04 Dec 2018
$2.4 million program partnership to empower girls in sport
The NSW Government will invest $2.4 million in a statewide rollout of the University of Newcastle’s award-winning lifestyle program Dads And Daughters Exercising and Empowered (DADEE).
News • 03 Dec 2018
Ground breaking achievement for local soil researcher
Soil science researcher Professor Nanthi Bolan has been named on the Global Highly Cited Researchers List 2018, just in time for World Soil Day this Wednesday 5 December.
News • 03 Dec 2018
Pledge to drive gender equality journey in higher education
In a progressive move to expedite the journey to equality in the workplace, the University of Newcastle has introduced a …
News • 30 Nov 2018
Exercise program a big HIIT for students’ fitness and mental well-being
A high intensity physical activity program targeting senior high school students has scored a positive report card, not only improving students’ fitness, but also their mental well-being.
News • 28 Nov 2018
Multi-million dollar boost for crucial research
Twenty-one research projects across science, engineering, health and the humanities are set to advance, sharing in $8.75 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
News • 28 Nov 2018
Greater Bank and University banking on building community’s financial literacy
Two iconic Newcastle organisations have entered into an industry-first partnership, dedicated to building the financial literacy of the region’s communities.
News • 27 Nov 2018
Prestigious recognition for local historian
Recognised for her outstanding contribution to the humanities in Australia, Professor Lyndall Ryan has been elected to the Australian Academy of Humanities, which is the highest honour of achievement in this field.
News • 27 Nov 2018
Call for fathers and preschoolers to take part in family health program
The University of Newcastle is calling for 150 dads with three to five-year-olds to take part in a healthy lifestyle program being offered in the Hunter region.
News • 22 Nov 2018
Female researchers sponsored in academic journey
Seven promising University of Newcastle researchers are helping to pave the way for their female peers, as recipients of a Women in Research (WIR) Fellowship designed to support the development of their academic careers.
News • 22 Nov 2018
Drones provide a new perspective into shark behaviour
The safety of surfers, divers and beach goers could be increased following a new tracking technique that uses drones to observe shark behaviour in water up to five metres deep.
News • 21 Nov 2018
New Tastes of Wine Symposium
Join industry professionals and experts for an evening of wine, cheese and discussion around how Australia’s changing trends are leading innovations in wine production.
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