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Researchers from the University of Newcastle have received more than $5.8 million in NHMRC funding to tackle chronic disease.

Globally-acclaimed material scientist and Australia’s leading nanotechnologist, Professor Ajayan Vinu will be recognised with the prestigious Council of the Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) medal.

We all have rights that are protected under United Nations conventions. Do we need extra safeguards to protect these rights for older people?

The University of Newcastle has celebrated its partnership with the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) medical staff, acknowledging the important contribution they make in supporting the country’s next generation of doctors.

International researchers, engineers, academics and industry professionals united at a symposium in Newcastle this week to explore long term solutions for energy production.

Researchers from the University of Newcastle have received more than $1.4 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to support the Australian Government’s new male and female health strategies.

The University of Newcastle has received $1.5m in Australian Research Council (ARC) funding for two of nine national research projects that will focus on developing ground-breaking initiatives to address PFAS contamination in the environment.

Medical physics research set to benefit from collaboration

A leading ambassador for the United Nations (UN) in the Asia-Pacific region is visiting Newcastle this week to share insights into the impact of natural disasters on human mobility.

Developed by a team of researchers at the University of Newcastle, the m-health* game for parents in the first postnatal year aims to equip them with tips and knowledge to help on their parenting journey.

Australian scientists are tracking the impact of climate change on our ocean by recording more than 175,000 species of marine microbes for the first time.

A funding boost of almost $500,000 from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), is set to combat the rates of depression and anxiety among elderly Australians.