News • 23 Feb 2018

UON biotech startup sells for $502 million

Oncolytic virotherapy firm Viralytics, which originated from the work of UON's Associate Professor Darren Shafren, has been acquired for $502 million by world-leading pharmaceutical company, Merck.

News • 20 Feb 2018

Defence forum targets emerging research

The University and ADC have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on research into the use of virtual simulation to support individual training.

News • 16 Feb 2018

New rules to tackle concussion in NSW sports

UON Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr Andrew Gardner, will play a key role in protecting Australian athletes from concussion on the field, with new state-wide guidelines announced today.

News • 12 Feb 2018

Virtual cells provide new cancer insights

Academics from the University of Newcastle and HMRI have developed a revolutionary online platform to advance cancer research and treatment.

News • 09 Feb 2018

Program supports women to climb corporate ladder

The Women in Master of Business Administration (WiMBA) Scholarship program has partnered with leading Hunter organisations to help grow the female talent pipeline and foster positive economic growth.

News • 07 Feb 2018

Linking young adults to healthy eating habits

The University of Newcastle has received funding from nib foundation to develop an innovative web platform that will deliver personalised nutrition advice.

News • 02 Feb 2018

University of Newcastle Collaborates on Cyber Security Network

UON will lead a new $2million NSW Cyber Security Network announced today by the NSW Government.

News • 29 Jan 2018

UON salutes Australia Day honours recipients

The University congratulates and celebrates all Australians, in particular members of the UON community, named in the 2018 Australia Day honours.

News • 08 Dec 2017

World-first UON course draws international recognition

Taking out the prestigious edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Learning and Teaching at an international ceremony

News • 08 Dec 2017

Smart cities MOU strengthens University of Newcastle-China relationship

The University of Newcastle has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South China Agricultural University at the NSW-Guangdong Joint Economic Meeting.

News • 05 Dec 2017

Collaborative centre to power a cleaner future

A new collaborative centre will aid the development of innovative technologies to boost research into clean energy.

News • 28 Nov 2017

AVO app ‘Bernie’ to help address domestic violence reoffending

Researchers have created a mobile phone application named Bernie to support defendants of ADVOs, acting as an early-intervention tool to support better outcomes

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