News • 12 Mar 2018

University of Newcastle establishes first Doctoral Training Centre

The University of Newcastle has today launched its inaugural Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) focused on supporting the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector.

News • 07 Mar 2018

Accelerating research into practice

Three pioneering teams from the University of Newcastle (UON) have been accepted into CSIRO’s ON Prime 4 pre-accelerator program

News • 02 Mar 2018

Road to Birth delivers world-first virtual window into pregnancy

A ground-breaking development in virtual reality technology at UON has given world-first visual insight into the internal stages of childbearing and its effect on the human body, signifying a huge step for health practitioners and expectant parents globally

News • 01 Mar 2018

University of Newcastle stars in QS Subject global rankings

Fifteen University of Newcastle subjects have earned a prestigious place among the world’s top 200, including six in the top …

News • 28 Feb 2018

UON continues to lead in gender equity

For the fourth consecutive year, UON has upheld its reputation and track record for creating a rewarding and supportive workplace …

News • 27 Feb 2018

Innovative partnership aimed at impact in Kenya

A collaboration between academics and government representatives, the Australia Awards fellowship is aimed at strengthening public service performance and building governance capacity in Kenya.

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.

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