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News • 12 Sep 2022
New benchmarking tool aims to reshape workplaces across Australia
More than half of Australian employees feel lonely in their work, with 15 per cent feeling 'extremely lonely', and younger Australians below 29 years of age feeling lonelier than any other age group.
News • 12 Sep 2022
Researchers discover potential new melanoma treatment, giving hope to patients
HMRI and University of Newcastle researchers have discovered that treating patients who have late-stage treatment resistant melanoma with a combination of two existing drugs significantly increases their survival times.
News • 08 Sep 2022
University of Newcastle Alumni achieving on a global scale
A ‘Corona Warrior’ helping patients in India, a leading Australian film director, one of Australia’s first Aboriginal doctors and a …
News • 08 Sep 2022
eCliPSE project to uncover barriers to digital mental health services
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased rates of depression and anxiety in Australia by 24-28 per cent, placing significant resource pressures on its health systems.
News • 05 Sep 2022
Kicking goals: University of Newcastle students celebrated at Sports Awards
Australian water polo players, international futsal competitors and rowers were among 23 individuals and sporting clubs whose achievements in sport …
News • 02 Sep 2022
Epic road test for printed solar
A pioneering environmental advocate will become the first consumer to road test futuristic printed solar cells, on an epic electric vehicle road trip around Australia.
News • 02 Sep 2022
More skilled people needed to continue Australia’s prosperity
As delegates meet this week for the Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra, the role of the university sector in delivering a high-quality labour force through skills training, and boosting productivity comes into the spotlight.
News • 02 Sep 2022
Greater financial literacy leads to greater life satisfaction
More than a third of Australians are financially illiterate, according to newly released research from the University of Newcastle.
News • 31 Aug 2022
World-first stroke recovery program launches in Newcastle
An online resource portal, co-designed by people living with stroke with researchers from HMRI and the University of Newcastle, is offering specialised support on the journey to recovery.
News • 24 Aug 2022
Countdown’s on: Full campus activation ready to launch for Newcastle Open Day – City Campus and Callaghan
Up to 4,000 prospective students will get their first taste of university life this Saturday at the University of Newcastle’s …
News • 19 Aug 2022
University of Newcastle students welcomed to ‘The House’
From today, University of Newcastle students will have access to a new space called ‘The House’, created in consultation with the University of Newcastle Students’ Association (UNSA) and our broad student community.
News • 19 Aug 2022
Globally recognised groundwater scientist joins University of Newcastle as Pro Vice-Chancellor
Professor Craig T. Simmons has been appointed to the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor for the University of Newcastle’s prestigious College …
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.