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News • 17 Jul 2024
Strengthening trans-Tasman relationship with strategic partnership
The University of Waikato and the University of Newcastle have further strengthened their relationship with the signing of a strategic partnership agreement this month.
News • 17 Jul 2024
New research plants the seed to grow food crops with sea water
Budding new plant biology research is paving the potential to produce food crops that not only survive but thrive in salty conditions.
News • 16 Jul 2024
Matilda masters expanding her health career
After working in infectious disease during the COVID-19 pandemic, Matilda Boey knew she wanted to contribute further to Singapore’s health system, inspiring her to study a Master of Public Health.
News • 16 Jul 2024
Brendan constructs new life path after government career
Coming to University after a 12-year career in government, Brendan Bowler was looking to try something new and found his passion along the way.
News • 15 Jul 2024
Every student journey celebrated at University of Newcastle graduations
More than 1,200 students will don their caps and gowns to celebrate their study achievements during six graduation ceremonies this week at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus.
News • 15 Jul 2024
Heath scores Wollotuka support to succeed
As a young country boy from Bourke with aspirations of being an NRL player, Barkindji man Heath Gibbs never thought University was an option for him.
News • 15 Jul 2024
Returning to study marketing, Rebecca meant business
Rebecca Cramp started university straight out of high school but decided, at the time, it wasn’t for her. Seven years later she returned with a renewed sense of purpose.
News • 08 Jul 2024
Australian-first network to drive collaboration across digital health research and education
The University of Newcastle has been announced an inaugural member of an Australian first, national, cross-university network that will advocate for, and advance digital health, through collaboration and evidence-based research.
News • 25 Jun 2024
Illuminating safety and community spirit
Produced by an interdisciplinary team from University of Newcastle, four digital display structures were recently installed in City Park, Penrith, …
News • 19 Jun 2024
Professor Jenny May appointed National Rural Health Commissioner
University of Newcastle’s Professor Jenny May, AM, has been appointed Australia’s National Rural Health Commissioner.
News • 18 Jun 2024
Bladder cancer MRI trial taking place in the Hunter
Clinical researchers from the John Hunter Hospital, Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and the University of Newcastle are investigating a way to use Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of bladder cancer.
News • 18 Jun 2024
Scientists unearth stingrays’ heavy lifting role in estuaries
A new study led by University of Newcastle PhD student Molly Grew has uncovered the significant role stingrays play in shaping estuaries, revealing threatened stingrays in Brisbane Water may move more than 21,000 tonnes of sand per year.
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