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News • 15 Dec 2017
Prof Nicholas Talley crowned Australia’s top researcher
Professor Nicholas Talley, UON’s Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global Research is Australia’s most cited academic, a new report from Google Scholar confirms.
News • 14 Dec 2017
Research honoured for advancing Indigenous education
Professor John Lester from the University of Newcastle has received the Ray Debus Award for Doctoral Research in Education.
News • 11 Dec 2017
Newcastle researchers awarded $750,000 to help heart health
Six Hunter researchers have secured $750,000 in Heart Foundation funding to investigate heart disease, Australia’s leading cause of death.
News • 08 Dec 2017
World-first UON course draws international recognition
Taking out the prestigious edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Learning and Teaching at an international ceremony
News • 08 Dec 2017
Smart cities MOU strengthens University of Newcastle-China relationship
The University of Newcastle has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South China Agricultural University at the NSW-Guangdong Joint Economic Meeting.
News • 06 Dec 2017
Preferences strong to study at UON in 2018
More students are seeking to pursue their passion and study a degree at UON in 2018 with data showing a strong increase in preferences from prospective students
News • 06 Dec 2017
An impressive creation to mark the 40th year finale
Internationally renowned soprano and UON alumna, Miriam Allan, will join the Newcastle University Choir for their final performance of 2017
News • 05 Dec 2017
Collaborative centre to power a cleaner future
A new collaborative centre will aid the development of innovative technologies to boost research into clean energy.
News • 04 Dec 2017
Confusion around treatment of digestive disorders
University of Newcastle researchers outline clearer treatment paths for sufferers of functional dyspepsia.
News • 04 Dec 2017
Nicotine replacement in pregnancy: Safer than smoking
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is safer than smoking and Australian doctors can be confident about prescribing it for their pregnant patients
News • 03 Dec 2017
Mustafa Prize recognises work of UON and imperial engineer
Pioneering computer scientist, engineer and applied mathematician Professor Erol Gelenbe has been awarded a $500,000 Mustafa Prize for his work
News • 29 Nov 2017
International acclaim for public health pioneer
Professor Xiaofei Zhang from the University of Newcastle has been announced as the 2017 Australia China Alumni of the Year.
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