Research and Innovation

The NSW New England region has one of the highest rates of heart disease in the state.

Catastrophic flooding on the scale of what’s playing out in Queensland and NSW will become more likely as our planet …

The culture of kindness will take centre stage on 9 March when the University of Newcastle rallies the support of its communities for its inaugural Gifting Day.

Cardiologist and researcher, Professor Andrew Boyle, will investigate whether a novel well-being app can reduce depression in patients discharged from hospital with acute heart failure.

Antarctic ice core records have shown that eastern Australia’s drought risk is greater than thought.

Researchers will investigate how the creative arts can support healthy brains and heathy minds as we age.

The University of Newcastle has officially opened its new campus office at the Singapore National Library.

The University of Newcastle’s Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin is the new Chair of the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) Women in Health Science Committee.

Shane Darwin is the CEO of JBHXR, a startup which integrates virtual reality tech with training to significantly enhance the learner experience. Being at the forefront of the VR learning industry, Shane implements experiential learning/immersive learning technology to support a range of educators.

BHP will extend its partnership with the Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research at the University of Newcastle with a further A$10 million in funding to support ongoing research into decarbonising steelmaking.

The Centre for Law and Social Justice, has started soft launch activities with its first panel event scheduled for 1st of March 2022.

The University of Newcastle is incredibly proud to celebrate the contributions and achievements of its valued community who are recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours.