News • 31 Oct 2018

Does Dr know best? The role of patients in cancer care decisions

A public seminar at HMRI being held tonight is set to explore the range of roles in cancer care, from doctors to patients.

News • 30 Oct 2018

Neurogastroenterologist named NSW Scientist of the Year

Eminent University of Newcastle biomedical scientist and global authority on functional gut disorders, Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley, AC, is the 2018 NSW Scientist of the Year, announced tonight at the NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering at Government House, Sydney.

News • 25 Oct 2018

Dads and Daughters Exercise Program stretches to London

A world-first lifestyle program developed at the University of Newcastle, designed to help enhance the physical and emotional well-being of young girls, is set to expand internationally for the first time.

News • 24 Oct 2018

The sickening truth about virtual reality

A new study has found that cybersickness, caused by exposure to virtual reality (VR), is the same clinical condition as classic motion sickness.

News • 22 Oct 2018

Adam Spencer inspires school students in STEM

Australian comedian, media personality and one of the world's best mathematics communicators, Adam Spencer, will educate and inspire Hunter school students in a series of problem solving sessions today.

News • 16 Oct 2018

Grandmothers deserve more recognition for caring

Grandmothers deserve more recognition for their role as caregivers and some are at risk of being overburdened, according to a report from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.

News • 16 Oct 2018

Children's charity building on $2m foundation

There will be cheers, happy tears, canapés and cake when the Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF) holds its 2018 Awards Night on Thursday, 18 October, presenting $75,000 in new grant funding while announcing its latest ‘CARE’ research excellence winners.

News • 12 Oct 2018

Two researchers awarded prestigious Fellowship

Two University of Newcastle researchers are among 37 new Fellows elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) in recognition for their outstanding contributions to health and medical research.

News • 12 Oct 2018

2018 David Maddison lecture: And now for the next 40 years

Australia’s next generation of doctors, and those trusted to educate them, will face a new set of challenges as they …

News • 04 Oct 2018

Study reveals which cup of coffee delivers the biggest caffeine kick

An Australian study has investigated five different types of popular coffee brewing methods to provide consumers with accurate information about their caffeine intake.

News • 03 Oct 2018

Excellence in chemical engineering solutions

Professor Behdad Moghtaderi has been recognised for the application of ingenuity and technical knowledge in developing practical solutions to industry problems or opportunities; receiving the prestigious ExxonMobil Award of Excellence in Chemical Engineering.

News • 03 Oct 2018

Innovation Launchpad to drive energy and resources startups

Businesses and startups in energy and resources will reap the benefit of world class research with the launch of a new research centre in Newcastle.

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