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News • 22 Nov 2017
Research helping to reduce alcohol-related violence
Outstanding behavioural scientist, Professor Kypros Kypri from the University of Newcastle, has received a Sax Institute's 2017 Research Action Award.
News • 21 Nov 2017
Reaping the benefits of agricultural waste
Revolutionary technology is being developed in partnership with the University of Newcastle that will convert agricultural waste to biofuel for the first time.
News • 21 Nov 2017
Bright star of Australian science recognised with Academy Awards
Associate Professor Shanyong Wang was honoured with the 2018 John Booker Medal
News • 02 Nov 2017
New tool to tackle childhood obesity
The feedAustralia program is currently being trialled in early childhood education and care settings by the University of Newcastle.
News • 01 Nov 2017
World-first family health program launches
A ground-breaking program developed by University of Newcastle researchers has been awarded $350,000 in funding by the Greater Charitable Foundation.
News • 01 Nov 2017
UON and defence industry join forces in new facility
A new facility which will unite the research and innovation capabilities of the University of Newcastle (UON) and defence industry has launched at Williamtown.
News • 30 Oct 2017
Historians awarded State Library fellowships
UON history researchers Dr Julie McIntyre and Dr Tim Stanley have each been awarded a prestigious 2018 NSW State Library Fellowship.
News • 27 Oct 2017
Smart Design is the key to a healthier, happier Australia
A new scholarship program between the University of Newcastle and nib will develop solutions to nationwide health issues.
News • 26 Oct 2017
Leading the charge for gender equity in academia
The University of Newcastle has announced an inaugural program that will seek to address the issue of retention of female academics in higher education.
News • 25 Oct 2017
Emissions reduction technology enters new phase
UON has unveiled a world-first demonstration facility to test new technology that captures methane emissions from underground coal mine operations.
News • 23 Oct 2017
State leaders in science and engineering announced
Two outstanding University of Newcastle (UON) researchers have been named recipients of the prestigious 2017 Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering.
News • 18 Oct 2017
International honour for cybersecurity expert
Professor Vijay Varadharajan from the University of Newcastle (UON) has received the 2017 Mahatma Gandi Pravasi Samman award.
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