News • 09 Jul 2018

The Ripple effect: Improving health outcomes for Indigenous Australians

Internationally-recognised leader in Indigenous cancer research, Professor Gail Garvey, will share her insights on the role Indigenous medical education can play in improving the health outcomes of Indigenous Australians, in a keynote lecture at UON tonight.

News • 05 Jul 2018

Ourimbah graduation celebrates excellence on the coast

More than 500 University of Newcastle (UON) and TAFE NSW students will cross the stage at Ourimbah graduation this week, celebrating the culmination of years of academic endeavour.

News • 05 Jul 2018

Deep passion for the ocean inspires environmental graduate

Inspired by her love of the ocean and coral reef, University of Newcastle research student, Laura Bradbury, is on an exciting path to improve the environment for future generations.

News • 05 Jul 2018

Oral health graduate filling the gap in Indigenous communities

It was Jackie Cunningham’s first international placement in Cambodia with the University of Newcastle that solidified her decision to pursue a career improving oral health in disadvantaged communities.

News • 04 Jul 2018

Rethinking the narrative of climate change

An international symposium will combine academia, activism and the arts this week to ignite the imagination of the community and spark effective discussion about climate change

News • 03 Jul 2018

Signposting a safe UON

UON will be installing a range of new hazardous material building signage across our campuses.

News • 02 Jul 2018

Global Scope in Ourimbah

Following on from the success of the Global Scope pilot program delivered at the Ourimbah Campus last year, the program …

News • 02 Jul 2018

Children experience a taste of University life

Local school students will experience a taste of university life, exploring a variety of fields including nursing, engineering, cartoon drawing and psychology at the CU on Campus experiential learning day.

News • 02 Jul 2018

Prof Craig Pennell appointed Chair of Red Nose Group

University of Newcastle’s Professor Craig Pennell, is the newly appointed Chair of the Red Nose National Scientific Advisory Group.

News • 02 Jul 2018

Kids have healthier hearts due to new school program

Cardiovascular disease risk in kids due to poor aerobic fitness has been cut by more than half in primary schools using a new online physical activity training program for teachers.

News • 28 Jun 2018

Ma & Morley Scholars recreate friendship’s historic encounter in China

When the paths of Chinese entrepreneur Mr Jack Ma and respected Novocastrian, the late Mr Ken Morley, crossed almost four decades ago, the encounter formed a lifelong friendship and shaped the teenage Jack Ma’s life journey.

News • 22 Jun 2018

Using diversity to push the boundaries of surveying

Bachelor of Surveying student, Elizabeth Evans, is helping to inspire more women to consider a career in surveying.

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