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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