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.

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 • 16 Oct 2017

$1.3m in NSW Govt grants available for academics and universities

The NSW Government has $1.3m in grants available to fund projects aimed at making local communities more inclusive of the needs of older people.

News • 11 Oct 2017

Research commitment awarded by ARMS

Three UON staff have had their commitment to researchers recognised by the Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS).

News • 11 Oct 2017

In Memory of Dr Peter Hendry 1915 - 2017

Dr Bernie Curran honours his friend and mentor, the late Dr Peter Hendry.

News • 09 Oct 2017

Glove Box Guide connects rural communities

The Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health launched the sixth edition of the Glove Box Guide to Mental Health on 5 October.

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 • 26 Sep 2017

Free fruit and veg and fewer kilos on offer in weight-loss study

Participants in a new HMRI nutrition and physical activity study at the University of Newcastle will gain a week’s worth of fruit and vegetables for free, along

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.

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