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An Indigenous-led intervention program tackling smoking and vaping - the leading preventable cause of chronic disease and preventable death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people — will be upscaled nationally.

A Newcastle model of prehabilitation care for cancer patients prior to surgery, which aims to increase survival and improve quality of life, will be expanded to five rural and regional locations.

The rapid advancement of AI in education is unlocking new possibilities for both teaching efficiency and student support. At the University of Newcastle’s School of Information and Physical Sciences, Dr Saiful Islam and Professor Florian Breuer are exploring how AI can enhance both educator productivity and personalised student learning.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way educators develop assessments and learning materials. At the University of Newcastle’s School of Information and Physical Sciences, Dr Khaled Saleh is leading innovative research into AI-driven tools that enhance efficiency for educators and engagement for students.

The Hunter has a rich history of empowering women and fostering gender equity. Women like Sue Murray, CEO of the Hunter Women's Centre, have empowered women through comprehensive support services, including counselling, legal advice, and educational workshops.

The University of Newcastle's new Central Coast Campus in Gosford has achieved a major milestone with the completion of the building's structure. The 'topping out' marks a crucial step in the project, bringing it closer to its anticipated completion later this year.

Alicia and Dan Edge, both entrepreneurial partners and spouses, shared their remarkable journey of founding a nutrition startup while balancing family life at I2N's Startup Stories event at I2N Hub Honeysuckle on Wednesday 5th of March.

The Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition is back for its third and biggest year yet, with 39 inspiring HSC graduates from 14 participating schools on the Central Coast exhibiting their outstanding artwork, from painting and photography to sculpture and digital design.

To help cancer patients and survivors understand the impact of cancer treatments on heart health, the Newcastle Centre of Excellence in Cardio-Oncology, in collaboration with HMRI, is hosting a free Q&A session.

Four academics from the University of Newcastle have been honoured with prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Novartis Australia, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), supported by collaboration with the University of Newcastle.

Hunter residents have the edge over their metropolitan neighbours, with higher levels of financial confidence and stronger financial planning skills, research released by NGM Group and the University of Newcastle’s Institute for Regional Futures shows.