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News • 07 Sep 2018
National nutrition study calls for young adults to trial real time diet feedback
Aiming to enhance young people’s health and nutrition awareness, University of Newcastle researchers are trialling a new technology-based instant feedback system in a nationwide study.
News • 05 Sep 2018
Leading female surgeon to shine light on gender equity
Leading Australian cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr Nikki Stamp, will deliver a keynote lecture tonight as part of the University of Newcastle’s 40 Years of Medicine celebrations.
News • 05 Sep 2018
Breaking down gender barriers in coastal geoscience and engineering
A group of international female scientists, including University of Newcastle Coastal Scientist Dr Hannah Power, has identified key barriers to success for women working in the fields of coastal geoscience and engineering, proposing simple steps to attract more women to innovation industries.
News • 04 Sep 2018
New agreement offers safety research opportunities for students
SafeWork NSW’s Centre for Work Health and Safety and the University of Newcastle have committed to working together to develop work health and safety research expertise in Australia.
News • 31 Aug 2018
Helping dads cope with postnatal depression
A new study is aiming to support new dads who experience postnatal depression.
News • 29 Aug 2018
Electric partnership powers energy innovation
A powerful new industry-research collaboration is signaling the emergence of a new renewable energy market – organic printed solar.
News • 29 Aug 2018
Rural Mental Health podcast creates positive waves
A University of Newcastle podcast series designed to encourage rural communities talk about mental health has been recognised for its impact.
News • 27 Aug 2018
A new APProach to nutrition education in pregnancy wins 3MT competition
Condensing months of research work into a three minute explainer, some of the University’s brightest rising research stars competed for first place at the 2018 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final, held last Friday.
News • 27 Aug 2018
Jobs of the future to stem from new aerospace and renewable energy degrees
Australia’s future aerospace and renewable energy engineers are set to emerge from the Hunter following the launch of two brand new degrees at the University of Newcastle (UON).
News • 22 Aug 2018
‘Water from thin air’ recognised for industry innovation
Professor Behdad Moghtaderi has been recognised for innovation in the water industry, receiving a Hunter Water Night of Innovation Gala award for his ‘water from thin air’ project.
News • 17 Aug 2018
Opening new possibilities at University
Are you interested in undergraduate study, pathways to university or expanding your career with postgraduate study?
News • 17 Aug 2018
Researchers recognised for their scientific contributions
Dr Andrew Gardner and Dr Serene Yoong have been announced as winners of the prestigious 2018 NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.
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