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News • 04 Jun 2019
Altitude Accord scholarship winners announced
Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA), Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter and University of Newcastle are pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Altitude Accord Scholarship as part of its partnership to help build an industry-skilled, homegrown Hunter workforce for the region’s growing
News • 03 Jun 2019
Earthquake triggers urgent call to review sea level predictions
Major earthquakes can cause land to sink and sea level to rise at a pace greater than the threat of climate-related rise, and may continue for decades after, new research reveals.
News • 28 May 2019
Tapping into tradition for land management
University staff and students recently joined members of the local Broke community to participate in the rare immersive experience of a cultural burn.
News • 27 May 2019
Vice-Chancellor receives scientific honour
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of his significant and ongoing contribution to the field of science.
News • 23 May 2019
Partnership to protect oceans from oil spills
A remediation programme to protect island ecosystems from damage caused by oil pollution from World War II wrecks sunk in the Pacific Ocean has launched in Newcastle Harbour.
News • 20 May 2019
Leading the defence against superbugs
A new multimillion-dollar project will develop an artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance system to better understand and tackle the cycle of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Australia.
News • 20 May 2019
WHO and Hunter researchers to fight global health problems
The World Health Organisation (WHO) will collaborate with Newcastle health researchers to drive the global efforts fighting non-communicable diseases, including …
News • 13 May 2019
Noni Purnomo named Indonesia's Australian Alumnus of Year
Businesswoman, philanthropist and entrepreneur Noni Purnomo is the 2019 Australian Alumni of the Year.
News • 09 May 2019
New support will help pregnant Indigenous women quit smoking
A new multi-million dollar initiative will provide health professionals with additional training and resources to help support Indigenous women quit smoking during pregnancy.
News • 06 May 2019
Linkage Projects connect researchers to achieve real-world solutions
The University of Newcastle has been successful in securing more than $700,000 in the latest round of funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
News • 02 May 2019
Vale Laureate Professor Scott Sloan AO
The University of Newcastle community is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of world-renowned geotechnical engineer, Laureate Professor Scott Sloan AO, on Tuesday 23 April 2019.
News • 18 Apr 2019
Researchers to remediate PFAS contamination with hemp seed proteins
University of Newcastle researchers are on track to create a solution to per-and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, in a project that could benefit the Williamtown community and countless other sites across the world.
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