News • 04 Dec 2018

$2.4 million program partnership to empower girls in sport

The NSW Government will invest $2.4 million in a statewide rollout of the University of Newcastle’s award-winning lifestyle program Dads And Daughters Exercising and Empowered (DADEE).

News • 03 Dec 2018

Pledge to drive gender equality journey in higher education

In a progressive move to expedite the journey to equality in the workplace, the University of Newcastle has introduced a …

News • 30 Nov 2018

Exercise program a big HIIT for students’ fitness and mental well-being

A high intensity physical activity program targeting senior high school students has scored a positive report card, not only improving students’ fitness, but also their mental well-being.

News • 28 Nov 2018

Multi-million dollar boost for crucial research

Twenty-one research projects across science, engineering, health and the humanities are set to advance, sharing in $8.75 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC).

News • 14 Nov 2018

University partnerships demonstrate powerful community impact

The University of Newcastle's successful industry collaborations have provided significant benefits to Australian communities and beyond.

News • 08 Nov 2018

Wine win cause for celebration

A new book documenting the Hunter’s rich history of wine making has been named Best Wine Book at the 2018 Wine Communicator of the Year Awards held last night in Sydney.

News • 07 Nov 2018

Inaugural Women in STEMM Chair announced

Professor Billie Bonevski announced inaugural Women in STEMM Chair

News • 13 Oct 2018

VR key to increasing resilience in Australian troops

UON researchers have secured $2.2 million to develop enhanced resilience training through the use of VR technology

News • 03 Oct 2018

Excellence in chemical engineering solutions

Professor Behdad Moghtaderi has been recognised for the application of ingenuity and technical knowledge in developing practical solutions to industry problems or opportunities; receiving the prestigious ExxonMobil Award of Excellence in Chemical Engineering.

News • 03 Oct 2018

Innovation Launchpad to drive energy and resources startups

Businesses and startups in energy and resources will reap the benefit of world class research with the launch of a new research centre in Newcastle.

News • 26 Sep 2018

Partnership with Cubic Defence to support career pathways

Cubic Defence Australia is partnering with the University of Newcastle on training and career pathways for simulation.

News • 18 Sep 2018

Putting science on the political agenda

Associate Professor Peter Howley, has been named as one of ten inaugural ambassadors who will help strengthen the understanding and importance of STEM at a federal level.

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