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News • 02 Nov 2017
New tool to tackle childhood obesity
The feedAustralia program is currently being trialled in early childhood education and care settings by the University of Newcastle.
News • 01 Nov 2017
World-first family health program launches
A ground-breaking program developed by University of Newcastle researchers has been awarded $350,000 in funding by the Greater Charitable Foundation.
News • 01 Nov 2017
UON and defence industry join forces in new facility
A new facility which will unite the research and innovation capabilities of the University of Newcastle (UON) and defence industry has launched at Williamtown.
News • 30 Oct 2017
Curious young learners celebrated
More than 500 students will attend a graduation ceremony at the University of Newcastle this week as part of the Children's University Newcastle program.
News • 30 Oct 2017
Historians awarded State Library fellowships
UON history researchers Dr Julie McIntyre and Dr Tim Stanley have each been awarded a prestigious 2018 NSW State Library Fellowship.
News • 30 Oct 2017
Educator celebrated for key advocacy work
UON lecturer in education, Mr David Roy, has been featured in The Educator’s prestigious 2017 Hot List as a notable leader in the sector.
News • 26 Oct 2017
Leading the charge for gender equity in academia
The University of Newcastle has announced an inaugural program that will seek to address the issue of retention of female academics in higher education.
News • 25 Oct 2017
Emissions reduction technology enters new phase
UON has unveiled a world-first demonstration facility to test new technology that captures methane emissions from underground coal mine operations.
News • 24 Oct 2017
Support for international students in the Hunter
StudyNSW is investing $358,000 in 10 partner projects across the state to improve the international student experience in NSW.
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.
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