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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.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.