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News • 17 Apr 2019
Early flu season prompts launch of innovative tracking system
Flu activity is already in full swing with influenza rates estimated to be two to three times higher than normal in Australia, prompting the annual online health surveillance system, FluTracking, to launch early this year.
News • 15 Apr 2019
Research team to develop an International Literature Review on Equity in Higher Education
A research team from University of Newcastle and University of Melbourne have been awarded a grant from the Australian Department of Education and Training, under the HEPPP National Priority Pool scheme.
News • 12 Apr 2019
2019 professional development scholarships announced
The 2019 International Scholarships for Professional Development were announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO and Director, People and Workforce Strategy Tina Crawford on Thursday 11 April 2019.
News • 12 Apr 2019
Virtual reality unearths ancient Indigenous artefacts
Modern technology is providing a glimpse into the world’s oldest surviving culture, with 3D digital scanning and virtual reality re-creating a 6,500-year-old archaeological site in Newcastle, Australia.
News • 08 Apr 2019
Raising Funds for Scholarships and Beyond
Staff teams from across the University faced off for the annual Glen Avery Trivia Night, now in its tenth year
News • 04 Apr 2019
Partnership sets year 8 girls on STEM path
Girls from two Hunter-based High Schools seeking a higher education and career in STEM-related disciplines are closer to achieving their goals thanks to a partnership announced between HunterWiSE, Newcastle High School, Callaghan College and Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group.
News • 03 Apr 2019
$18 million for Gosford health and innovation precinct
The University of Newcastle has welcomed an $18 million Federal Government investment in the first phase of realising its vision …
News • 01 Apr 2019
Improving Foot Health Among Aboriginal Australians
Visiting the University podiatry teaching clinic funded by your generosity
News • 01 Apr 2019
Research making a difference across the region and beyond
University of Newcastle research has received high marks in the Australian Research Council’s first ever Engagement and Impact Assessment – …
News • 27 Mar 2019
Newcastle research excellence shines on world stage
The global impact and quality of the University's research has risen, with 95 per cent now rated ‘at or above …
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 • 21 Mar 2019
Teaching excellence recognised with AAUT awards
Congratulations to Dr Simon Iveson, Associate Professor Amy Maguire and Dr Marcus Rodrigs who were awarded Citations for Outstanding Contributions …
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