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News • 31 Jan 2020
Local researchers succeed in latest ARC Linkage funding
Two University of Newcastle researchers, and a research team have been awarded more than $1.7 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) for projects that support advancements in sustainable energy, health, agriculture and mineral processing.
News • 21 Jan 2020
Smoking increases risk of complications after surgery, joint WHO study finds
People who smoke cigarettes are at a significantly higher risk of post-surgical complications including heart and lung injuries, infections and delayed or impaired wound healing, a new study has found.
News • 17 Jan 2020
Beachside clinic offers free legal advice to the community and bushfire victims
In the midst of the bushfire crisis, the University of Newcastle Legal Centre’s annual Law on the Beach pop-up clinic will soon kick off, offering people free legal advice on any law-related matter, including bushfire insurance claims.
News • 16 Dec 2019
Honorary degrees awarded to renowned leaders
Prominent politicians, an acclaimed journalist, and a champion for the visually impaired are among those who will receive Honorary Doctorates …
News • 16 Dec 2019
Students celebrate success at Callaghan graduation
More than 1,000 University of Newcastle students will doff their caps and celebrate the results of thousands of hours of …
News • 11 Dec 2019
Hydro Harvester is making a splash to solve global water shortage
In what could be a game-changer for solving the world’s water shortage problem, an atmospheric water generator (AWG) developed at the University of Newcastle is one step closer to commercialisation.
News • 29 Nov 2019
Showcasing the latest engineering solutions
From a shark-proof wetsuit to an interactive boxing robot, a public exhibition taking place in Newcastle over the next nine days will showcase cutting-edge engineering and computing innovations from the University of Newcastle.
News • 15 Nov 2019
Supercars Giveaway
Win one of SIX double passes and VIP experiences to see the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship!
News • 24 Oct 2019
University of Newcastle commits $5 million to attract top research talent
Budding research students aiming to make a meaningful impact with their studies are to receive significant funding support, thanks to a new $5 million scholarship fund from the University of Newcastle.
News • 21 Oct 2019
Prioritising our planet
The University of Newcastle has launched Environmental Sustainability Plan 2019-2025. The plan is a roadmap to operating in a sector leading, environmentally sustainable way.
News • 03 Oct 2019
Green Week is a green light towards sustainability
Greek Week 2019 is bringing a wide range of sustainable events and initiatives to our Callaghan, NeW Space, Central Coast and Sydney campuses starting from Monday 14 October.
News • 30 Sep 2019
Newcastle China Week 2019
The 2019 Newcastle China Week delivered an exciting two-day program which explored the theme of ‘Wine, Tourism and Connectivity’.
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.