Research and Innovation

University of Newcastle researchers have hosted an inaugural Bird Opera Workshop with more than 120 school students from across the region. Together they explored creativity, storytelling and cultural expression through music, movement and language.

From gamifying recycling to re-using decommissioned wind turbine blades, the University of Newcastle’s Grand Challenge has inspired winning ideas to support a circular economy.

Leading experts in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Newcastle have made a significant discovery that may unlock the secrets of heart disease with support from Australian Rotary Health. 

Tour de Cure has generously invested over $750,000 into cancer research at the University of Newcastle, supporting PhD students, early career researchers and leading scientists. This vital funding has fuelled innovative research tackling cancer from every angle – prevention, treatment and survivorship – and helped accelerate discoveries that change lives.

The impact of plastic food and drink packaging toxicants on unexplained female infertility will be investigated by University of Newcastle researchers.

A Hunter research project will develop and test a supportive model of care for survivors of domestic and family violence who are impacted by a mild traumatic brain injury.

Men across Australia are being invited to tune in to a powerful new podcast series, which explores men’s mental health through real, honest conversations.

A digital service that has supported the mental wellbeing of more than 20,000 fathers in rural and remote communities is …

Twelve standout teams from the Hunter and Central Coast have made it to the final stage of this year’s I2N Accelerator program, including several ventures led by University students and alumni.

A Newcastle-led research team, backed by national and international experts, is forging ahead in its mission to develop a life-saving treatment for the most aggressive and lethal of brain cancers – high grade gliomas (HGG), following the announcement of an $18.7 million Australian Government grant.

For the first time, scientists have successfully bred the Littlejohn’s tree frog (Litoria littlejohni) in captivity. This marks a major milestone in the conservation of the endangered species.

The University of Newcastle is proud to announce a new lecture series honouring Professor Bob Morgan AO, a globally recognised leader in Indigenous education, research, and knowledge.