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News • 31 Mar 2017
Launch of Global Impact Cluster for Energy, Resources, Food and Water
The new Global Impact Cluster is aimed at accelerating innovation to solve global issues
News • 30 Mar 2017
World-first SMS program combats mental health risks among new dads
92 per cent of participating dads found Mood Tracker app successful in improving mental health
News • 28 Mar 2017
TEDx Speech by BEnvOHS Graduate
"Every 15 seconds, a worker dies from a work-related accident..." In his talk, Mr. Shah Mohammad Saidur Rahman discussed about …
News • 27 Mar 2017
Study strikes a nerve with the spread of cancer
Parallels between tissue regeneration, nerve growth and tumour development, research finds.
News • 14 Mar 2017
Can a good night’s sleep be secret to diabetes prevention?
A new project from UON and HMRI is hoping to unlock whether sleep is the missing link in long-term, healthy weight loss.
News • 13 Mar 2017
Laureate Professor title awarded
Professor Rodney Scott has been recognised for his contributions in the field of genetics in medicine.
News • 09 Mar 2017
UON launches new home of creativity
UON launches the fusion of its creative disciplines into a cutting-edge School of Creative Industries.
News • 02 Mar 2017
Indigenous trailblazer honoured
UON graduate Karlie Noon, the first Indigenous student in NSW to obtain a double degree in science and mathematics has been honoured in Press Club address.
News • 02 Mar 2017
Hunter to test stroke detector
A revolutionary timesaving diagnostic device called the Stroke Finder helmet is being trialled by the Hunter Medical Research Institute for the first time
News • 02 Mar 2017
Funding boost for Newcastle cancer researcher
Conjoint Professor Stephen Ackland has received $450,000 to further treatment for rectal cancer
News • 22 Feb 2017
New Research Fellowship dedicated to brain cancer
Nationally-renowned radiation oncologist Dr Mike Fay has been named the inaugural recipient of a HMRI Research Fellowship dedicated to brain cancer.
News • 22 Feb 2017
Significant Biripi sculpture connects community to country
New sculpture at the University of Newcastle’s (UON) Manning Education Centre in Taree is set to honour the significance of the Biripi people in the region.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.