News • 12 Jul 2018

Paralegal to compete in Australia’s largest moot court competition

Courtney Parnell, a paralegal at Moray & Agnew Lawyers, has been selected as one of four students to represent the University of Newcastle at the largest moot court competition in Australia.

News • 12 Jul 2018

Professor Kevin Hall appointed member of the ARC Advisory Council

The Australian Research Council (ARC) announced University of Newcastle Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Professor Kevin Hall has been appointed a member of its Advisory Council.

News • 09 Jul 2018

Honorary doctorate awarded to global leader in equity and education

Professor Geoff Whitty CBE admitted to the degree of Doctor of Education (honoris causa) at the University of Newcastle.

News • 09 Jul 2018

The Ripple effect: Improving health outcomes for Indigenous Australians

Internationally-recognised leader in Indigenous cancer research, Professor Gail Garvey, will share her insights on the role Indigenous medical education can play in improving the health outcomes of Indigenous Australians, in a keynote lecture at UON tonight.

News • 06 Jul 2018

Alternate pathways for young people who have perpetrated violence

Researchers from the University of Newcastle have received $582,361 from the Australian Government to address interpersonal violence in the lives of young people.

News • 05 Jul 2018

Deep passion for the ocean inspires environmental graduate

Inspired by her love of the ocean and coral reef, University of Newcastle research student, Laura Bradbury, is on an exciting path to improve the environment for future generations.

News • 05 Jul 2018

Oral health graduate filling the gap in Indigenous communities

It was Jackie Cunningham’s first international placement in Cambodia with the University of Newcastle that solidified her decision to pursue a career improving oral health in disadvantaged communities.

News • 04 Jul 2018

Rethinking the narrative of climate change

An international symposium will combine academia, activism and the arts this week to ignite the imagination of the community and spark effective discussion about climate change

News • 02 Jul 2018

Children experience a taste of University life

Local school students will experience a taste of university life, exploring a variety of fields including nursing, engineering, cartoon drawing and psychology at the CU on Campus experiential learning day.

News • 02 Jul 2018

Prof Craig Pennell appointed Chair of Red Nose Group

University of Newcastle’s Professor Craig Pennell, is the newly appointed Chair of the Red Nose National Scientific Advisory Group.

News • 02 Jul 2018

Kids have healthier hearts due to new school program

Cardiovascular disease risk in kids due to poor aerobic fitness has been cut by more than half in primary schools using a new online physical activity training program for teachers.

News • 29 Jun 2018

Local Lions have a clear vision for funding research

When Associate Professor Sally McFadden spoke at Dungog Lions Club in 2016 about her long-term research working at solving the riddle of myopia, her words travelled to Mrs Carole Powell, Lions Australia 201N3 District Coordinator.

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