News • 16 Jan 2019

Scholarship helps the on-going development of community programs within the School of Creative Industries.

School of Creative Industries Administrative Assistant, Alisha-Jane Laney recently spent two weeks in the UK to build international relationships and gain valuable insight into the events and summer programs the University of West England and the Royal Conservatoire of Glasgow do well.

News • 14 Jan 2019

Blood sugar and brain health: how diabetes impacts the brain

Spikes and dips in blood sugar levels experienced in the daily management of diabetes can undermine mental abilities such as memory and attention span.

News • 10 Jan 2019

OPINION: Reducing risk through pill testing

Australia has always been a country that allows free speech, and a debate that is not going away at the moment is pill testing, writes Professor Alison Hutton.

News • 18 Dec 2018

Rock pool risk rating flows from Newcastle research

University of Newcastle research has shaped the creation of a new public warning system for one of the State’s most …

News • 18 Dec 2018

Missing ingredient identified for treating schizophrenia

Simple dietary changes and existing drugs used for other disorders could help ease the symptoms for millions of people currently living with schizophrenia.

News • 15 Dec 2018

First Australian university to sign 100% renewable electricity contract with Red Energy

In a sector-leading move, the University of Newcastle has signed a seven-year contract with Red Energy to buy 100% renewable electricity across its Newcastle and Central Coast campuses.

News • 14 Dec 2018

Yoga and mind study aiming to relieve severe asthma

Respiratory researchers at the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute are investigating how yoga and mindfulness classes can …

News • 12 Dec 2018

NHMRC awards $12.4 million to 14 Newcastle projects

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has awarded the University of Newcastle more than $12.4 million to support …

News • 06 Dec 2018

$1.5 million project aiming to deliver ‘precision rehabilitation’

A new decision-making tool being developed in a major research project is set to give patients better and more personalised rehabilitation interventions after knee replacement surgery.

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

2018 Vice-Chancellor's award winners announced

On Monday 3 December, the 2018 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence celebrated the exceptional achievements of colleagues over the past year.

News • 04 Dec 2018

Education Showcase shines a light on teaching and learning

An initiative of the Educator Network, the first Education Showcase celebrates teaching and learning at UON.

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