News • 18 Oct 2017

National approach to nurturing higher education aspirations

UON to lead a national approach to teacher professional learning that will better support the higher education aspirations of low SES students.

News • 17 Oct 2017

New outdoor area provides respite for domestic violence survivors

The University of Newcastle (UON) has facilitated a much-needed renovation of play equipment at Jenny's Place.

News • 03 Oct 2017

Students teach to avatars in classrooms of the future

Just as pilots use flight simulators, UON education students can now roadtest their teaching skills and build their confidence using a simulated classroom.

News • 27 Sep 2017

UON graduates celebrated

More than 1200 UON graduates will cross the stage of the Great Hall this week to receive the official document that marks the completion of their studies.

News • 25 Sep 2017

Strengthening the defence against Leukaemia

Research from UON has revealed a more targeted way of treating an aggressive type of cancer typically prevalent in children.

News • 15 Sep 2017

Academic honoured for making the law accessible to all

UON academic Shaun McCarthy recognised for his quality teaching practice and outstanding contributions to student learning.

News • 06 Sep 2017

UON ranked in world’s best by THE

UON ranked in world’s best by Times Higher Education (THE)

News • 06 Sep 2017

High hopes for hemp seed solution to Williamtown contamination

University of Newcastle researchers believe hemp seed might provide a real solution to the Williamtown contamination crisis.

News • 31 Aug 2017

Unique program empowering young girls

UON's DADEE program has received an award for enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of young girls by engaging their fathers in positive role modelling.

News • 31 Aug 2017

Study examines parental influence on infant development

Hunter researchers are recruiting for a new study examining how infant development in the critical first year of life is influenced by parental wellbeing

News • 28 Aug 2017

Research fuelling development in the energy sector

UON has attracted $1.6 million to develop an alternate method of generating electrical energy that is more than twice as efficient as coal-fired power stations.

News • 28 Aug 2017

A refreshing way to get more activity and better sleep

In the REFRESH Study, Associate Professor Mitch Duncan and his team from the Hunter Medical Research Institute’s Cardiovascular Program are investigating whethe

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