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News • 11 Oct 2017
UON researchers shine in 2017 NHMRC funding
University of Newcastle researchers have secured more than $6 million in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding
News • 09 Oct 2017
UON students among first cohort of entrepreneurial trailblazers
Six UON students are amongst the first cohort of 40 budding entrepreneurs to complete The Navigator unit at the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship
News • 04 Oct 2017
Laureate Professorship honours quality teaching
In a significant acknowledgement of career achievement, the University of Newcastle has named Professor Jennifer Gore its first female Laureate Professor
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 • 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.
News • 15 Sep 2017
Friends raise record amount for scholarships
Friends of the University raised a record amount for scholarships from their 2017 Book Fair
News • 15 Sep 2017
Academic honoured for making the law accessible to all
UON academic Shaun McCarthy recognised for his quality teaching practice and outstanding contributions to student learning.
News • 13 Sep 2017
The new material set to improve road safety
Engineers from UON have developed a metallic foam which effectively absorbs energy under impact
News • 06 Sep 2017
UON ranked in world’s best by THE
UON ranked in world’s best by Times Higher Education (THE)
News • 06 Sep 2017
High hopes for hemp seed solution to Williamtown contamination
University of Newcastle researchers believe hemp seed might provide a real solution to the Williamtown contamination crisis.
News • 04 Sep 2017
Think you’re gluten intolerant? Perhaps think again
Researchers from the University of Newcastle have highlighted the potential risks of following a gluten-free diet without professional diagnosis
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