News • 19 Jun 2013

The relationship between technology use and childhood obesity

The University of Newcastle is leading a research project into the link between technology use and childhood obesity.

News • 13 Jun 2013

New Chief Operating Officer for University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle has appointed Nat McGregor as its new Chief Operating Officer, from 30 May 2013.

News • 12 Jun 2013

University of Newcastle student wins Midwife of the Year

University of Newcastle research doctorate student, Namira Williams, has won the prestigious Australian College of Midwives 2013 NSW Midwife of the Year.

News • 10 Jun 2013

Kidney disease in Aboriginal Australians perpetuates poverty

The recent death of the lead singer of Yothu Yindi, is a high-profile example of an event all too common in Aboriginal Australia.

News • 03 Jun 2013

Students and supporters celebrate Scholars' Week

Academic excellence is being recognised and rewarded this week, with the University of Newcastle holding its annual Scholars’ Week (3 - 7 June) celebrations.

News • 31 May 2013

New study shows genetic role in education

A multinational consortium of medical researchers and social scientists has found a link between educational attainment and variations in one’s genetic sequence

News • 23 May 2013

World-first occupational therapy student website launch

An innovative and flexible student-centred website, the first of its kind in the world for occupational therapy students, will be launched at the University

News • 21 May 2013

Laureate Professor wins top international medal

University of Newcastle Laureate Professor Graham Goodwin has been named the 2013 recipient of the Rufus Oldenburger Medal.

News • 20 May 2013

Work starts on the Tamworth Education Centre

The University of Newcastle marked the beginning of construction of the $16m Tamworth Education Centre with a turning of the first sod ceremony today.

News • 16 May 2013

Newcastle student named NSW International Student of the Year

University of Newcastle Bachelor of Medicine student Mohamed Ehsan Ebrahim has been named the New South Wales Higher Education International Student of the Year

News • 08 May 2013

Professor Caroline McMillen opens Newcastle's Healthy University Fair

The University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen opened the University's inaugural Health Fair today to promote healthy lifestyles.

News • 08 May 2013

Disciplines ranked in top 200 in the world

The University of Newcastle has ten disciplines which feature in the top 200 in the world, according to new QS World University Rankings published today.

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