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News • 21 Oct 2020
Despite more than 30 major inquiries, governments still haven't fixed aged care
Australia’s aged care sector has been the subject of more than 30 major inquiries and reviews since 1997.
News • 16 Oct 2020
Researchers named AMP Tomorrow Makers
Two Newcastle researchers have made the 2021 AMP Tomorrow Makers list, earning grants to support their research in men’s health programs and bowel cancer.
News • 14 Oct 2020
Funding for better outcomes for elderly after hip surgery
With hip fracture posing a major risk of death in people over 50, a new study aims to establish evidence for improved discharge planning for elderly patients following hip surgery.
News • 08 Oct 2020
Asthma treatment – it’s not one-size-fits-all
With at least one asthma-related death each day in Australia, a team of researchers has been awarded $2.5 million dollars from NHMRC to investigate personalised approaches to asthma treatment.
News • 05 Oct 2020
New research reveals the challenging experiences of young hospitality workers
Unique qualitative research led by members of the Newcastle Youth Studies Network has revealed the systematic inequalities and exploitation young hospitality workers are subjected to.
News • 14 Sep 2020
Next generation of researchers target better treatments for childhood cancer
Research and Discovery - The Isabella and Marcus Foundation passionately and tirelessly raises funds to support research into one of the most aggressive childhood cancers.
News • 06 Sep 2020
Encouragement for dads from their unborn child
From this Fathers’ Day, 30,000 NSW fathers will get the chance to have messages from their new baby even if it’s before the birth. Researchers from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) have created a digital platform to deliver advice and guidance directly to new
News • 04 Sep 2020
New green hydrogen made from solar power and air
In a remarkable first, a system that combines solar energy with water harvested from air has been used to manufacture low cost green hydrogen – a zero-emissions fuel.
News • 04 Sep 2020
Software engineer turned skincare guru shares her story of building a national brand
At I2N's Startup Stories Phoebe shared her innovation journey of building a nationally recognised skincare brand from Newcastle
News • 03 Sep 2020
Nature’s tiny particles hold the key to a cleaner environment
Scientists have used tiny structures found in clay as a ‘template’ to create a remarkable new material capable of capturing carbon dioxide emissions or decontaminating water.
News • 03 Sep 2020
Funding gives pulse to research aiming to improve region’s heart health
Each year in the Hunter New England region more than 900 people experience their first heart attack, placing the region within NSW’s highest cardiovascular disease mortality band.
News • 02 Sep 2020
University of Newcastle firmly on the Map of Digital Humanities
The Time Layered Cultural Map of Australia (TLCMap) development team in the School of Humanities and Social Science is working on a major update following the delivery of a user testing report from Asymmetric Innovation.
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