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News • 01 Sep 2017
UON research accelerates into the spotlight
Seven University Of Newcastle teams will soon get the chance to validate their research and test whether there are real world applications for their ideas.
News • 31 Aug 2017
Unique program empowering young girls
UON's DADEE program has received an award for enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of young girls by engaging their fathers in positive role modelling.
News • 31 Aug 2017
Hunter leader named Australia’s innovation champion
The Hon Julie Bishop MP has announced UON's Dr Sarah Pearson as Australia’s Innovation Leader
News • 31 Aug 2017
Study examines parental influence on infant development
Hunter researchers are recruiting for a new study examining how infant development in the critical first year of life is influenced by parental wellbeing
News • 28 Aug 2017
Research fuelling development in the energy sector
UON has attracted $1.6 million to develop an alternate method of generating electrical energy that is more than twice as efficient as coal-fired power stations.
News • 28 Aug 2017
A refreshing way to get more activity and better sleep
In the REFRESH Study, Associate Professor Mitch Duncan and his team from the Hunter Medical Research Institute’s Cardiovascular Program are investigating whethe
News • 28 Aug 2017
UON scores four top marks in 2018 Good Universities Guide
The 2018 Good Universities Guide has awarded UON its highest number of five star ratings ever.
News • 25 Aug 2017
New Colombo Plan grants growing global citizens
University of Newcastle (UON) awarded $1,620,300 in new funding to support 461 students to participate in 31 New Colombo Plan (NCP) mobility projects.
News • 25 Aug 2017
New technology could harness carbon dioxide emissions
Technology developed and now showcased in Australia could use carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as a resource and transform them into building products.
News • 23 Aug 2017
Global collaborations receive funding
Two UON researchers will have their work funded thanks to the Global Connections Fund, which provides initial funding support to promote Australian researchers
News • 22 Aug 2017
New degree will engineer future healthcare solutions
UON has created a new degree in Medical Engineering to provide students with the skills and expertise needed to address future healthcare problems.
News • 22 Aug 2017
XXI World Congress on Safety & Health at Work 2017
The World Congress on Safety and Health at Work takes place every three years and Singapore is privileged to be hosting this event from 3 to 6 September 2017
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