News • 25 Feb 2019

Leading the way to a more equitable future

The University has been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the fifth consecutive year by the Workplace …

News • 25 Feb 2019

New technology offers promising manufacturing potential for Australia

The University of Newcastle has been awarded funding to investigate the possibility of transforming low emission coal directly into a carbon fibre material.

News • 20 Feb 2019

‘Stage within a city’ unveiled for Honeysuckle campus

A sleek, sophisticated, transparent building with smart glazing will create a ‘stage within the city’ for the University of Newcastle, …

News • 18 Feb 2019

Study to help over-65s stay stronger

A new clinical trial at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) aims to help over-65s build muscle strength and reduce falls.

News • 15 Feb 2019

Aquatic drones capture shark paralysis after catch and release

An underwater drone has highlighted that catch and release fishing may have significant damaging effects on sharks, increasing their risk …

News • 14 Feb 2019

Funding awarded for innovative cancer research

Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded career fellowships worth more than $1.6 million for research into innovative cancer treatment.

News • 11 Feb 2019

Asthma drugs in head-to-head battle

Hunter researchers will be conducting a head-to-head comparison of two new-generation drugs designed to help those with severe asthma.

News • 04 Feb 2019

Fulbright 2019 applications open

Applications for 2019 Fulbright Scholarships are now open for researchers looking to build connections and collaborate with peers in the …

News • 04 Feb 2019

Dr Michael Ruppert receives IEEE Best Paper Award

Dr Ruppert attended the IEEE Control Systems Society Awards Ceremony at the 2018 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control in Miami, Florida to accept the outstanding paper award from the journal IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology.

News • 01 Feb 2019

Computer Scientist nominated for Rotary Humanitarian STAR Award

A Newcastle-based computer scientist, Professor Pablo Moscato, is a nominee for the prestigious Rotary Humanitarian STAR (Science, Technology, Aerospace, Robotics) Award.

News • 24 Jan 2019

Researchers jump to action to save threatened frog species

As part of a new conservation initiative, community members in the Sydney Basin area will learn to identify frogs by their call.

News • 23 Jan 2019

Funding signals new hope for multiple sclerosis treatment

Hunter researchers will help advance vital prevention and treatment methods for thousands of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) following a funding announcement today from MS Research Australia.

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