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News • 05 May 2014
University’s bot-soccer team to impress crowd at CeBIT Expo 2014
Two-time world champions of the RoboCup tournament, the University of Newcastle is showcasing their latest generation of robotic soccer stars (NUbots) at CeBIT
News • 02 May 2014
Daniel proves determination and support the key to success
Daniel Frost is the definition of determined. Diagnosed with rare bone disease Multiple Hereditary Exostosis at just four, Daniel has …
News • 01 May 2014
Emma’s education gives birth to rewarding career
It is a special week for Emma Norville, celebrating not one, but two life milestones.
News • 01 May 2014
Hub for Medical Students Opens at Maitland Hospital
Medical students at Maitland Hospital now have a designated space to meet and study following the opening of the Health …
News • 01 May 2014
Master program turns State’s doctors into fine hospital leaders
The first cohort of the University’s innovative Master of Clinical Medicine (Leadership and Management) will graduate today.
News • 30 Apr 2014
Australia's top young university
Times Higher Education ranks UON the nation's number one dynamic young university
News • 30 Apr 2014
Nathalie ‘develops’ passion for learning
Nathalie Gentle’s children call her a nerd, but she doesn’t mind. Today, she will graduate with first class honours from the Bachelor of Development Studies.
News • 30 Apr 2014
Week 2 Callaghan graduation ceremonies
Hundreds of students will cross the Great Hall stage this week during week two of the Callaghan April/May graduation ceremonies.
News • 30 Apr 2014
Open Foundation opens door to medicine degree
Indigenous student Nikki Payne never imagined undertaking university study, let alone a degree in medicine.
News • 29 Apr 2014
UON history of violence research acknowledged
The Director of the Centre for the History of Violence, Professor Philip Dwyer, has been awarded a residency by the Rockefeller Foundation
News • 29 Apr 2014
Go to WHoA! – Gen Ys helping to shape health care future
More than 17,000 young women bucked the stereotypical ‘Generation Me’ tag last year to complete a survey that will help shape the future of health services.
News • 23 Apr 2014
Callaghan graduates celebrate over 15 ceremonies
Years of commitment and hard work will be celebrated by hundreds of students over the next fortnight as they participate in the Callaghan April/May ceremonies.
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.