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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.
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.