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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
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.
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