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News • 25 Mar 2014
Web-based alcohol intervention has limited effect on consumption
New research shows a web-based self-assessment and feedback program for university students who drink hazardously produced little reduction in consumption.
News • 24 Mar 2014
University appoints new Deputy Chancellor
The University of Newcastle today announced the appointment of Ms Dianne Allen as the University’s new Deputy Chancellor.
News • 24 Mar 2014
Fruit-and-veg capsule set to combat obesity impacts
Study examining if fruit-and-vegie supplement can reduce inflammation produced by fat cells and lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, asthma and cancers.
News • 21 Mar 2014
Disruption delivers innovation: Lessons from the imaginative and creative dirtgirl
Disruption delivers innovation: Lessons from the imaginative and talented dirtgirl
News • 19 Mar 2014
Healthy lifestyle study targets young men
Young men are the target of a new University of Newcastle study aiming to tailor a healthy lifestyle program that meets their specific needs.
News • 14 Mar 2014
New Imaging Centre to bring sharper focus on disease
A new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) centre boasting the most advanced scanning technology in the Southern Hemisphere was opened today at HMRI in Newcastle.
News • 14 Mar 2014
Knights join concussion study to help tackle scientific uncertainty
The Newcastle Knights, University and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are teaming up to help tackle questions surrounding effects of concussion.
News • 12 Mar 2014
Exercise key to preventing early-onset dementia
An international study has shown that teenagers with poor cardiovascular fitness and a lower IQ have an increased risk of developing early-onset dementia.
News • 11 Mar 2014
$1 Million Centre for Resources Health and Safety
Million dollar research partnership to improve Miner safety between NIER and global healthcare provider Aspen Medical.
News • 06 Mar 2014
Health collaboration drives innovation
University led global health collaboration drives innovation
News • 05 Mar 2014
School-based solution helps inactive teens
School-based intervention programs may offer hope for inactive teenage girls, a University of Newcastle study has found.
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