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Two researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) have received prestigious international scholarships through the Fulbright Program to further their research in the field of health.

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

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.

It’s been touted a natural health cure for centuries, now a University of Newcastle study reveals that humble salt may halt devastating chytrid disease in frogs

The University and ADC have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on research into the use of virtual simulation to support individual training.

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.

The Hunter Children's Research Foundation has awarded Dr Megan Jensen with an Early-Career Fellowship thanks to a bequest from the late Peggy Lang.

Academics from the University of Newcastle and HMRI have developed a revolutionary online platform to advance cancer research and treatment.

A ground-breaking UON resource has woven together the experience of practitioner and patient to craft a first-of-its-kind learning tool for students entering the field of mental health.

The University of Newcastle has received funding from nib foundation to develop an innovative web platform that will deliver personalised nutrition advice.

Professor Graham Goodwin has received an Australian Research Council Linkage Project to improve the operation of steam boilers in Australia’s sugar industry.

UON will lead a new $2million NSW Cyber Security Network announced today by the NSW Government.