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News • 10 Nov 2017
Sex, Science and Society after 40 years of IVF
Today marks 40 years since the conception of the world’s first In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) child.
News • 10 Nov 2017
More than $6.7 million to drive the future of research
UON researchers were awarded $6.3 million to fund 16 Discovery Projects and $365,000 for a prestigious Discovery Early Career Researcher Award.
News • 07 Nov 2017
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor announces retirement at end of 2018
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Caroline McMillen, has announced she will retire from the University in October 2018.
News • 03 Nov 2017
University Network to Drive NSW Defence
The NSW Government will invest $1.25 million in a new university-led network to bolster defence-related research and development activity across the state.
News • 02 Nov 2017
New tool to tackle childhood obesity
The feedAustralia program is currently being trialled in early childhood education and care settings by the University of Newcastle.
News • 01 Nov 2017
World-first family health program launches
A ground-breaking program developed by University of Newcastle researchers has been awarded $350,000 in funding by the Greater Charitable Foundation.
News • 01 Nov 2017
UON and defence industry join forces in new facility
A new facility which will unite the research and innovation capabilities of the University of Newcastle (UON) and defence industry has launched at Williamtown.
News • 30 Oct 2017
Curious young learners celebrated
More than 500 students will attend a graduation ceremony at the University of Newcastle this week as part of the Children's University Newcastle program.
News • 30 Oct 2017
Historians awarded State Library fellowships
UON history researchers Dr Julie McIntyre and Dr Tim Stanley have each been awarded a prestigious 2018 NSW State Library Fellowship.
News • 30 Oct 2017
Educator celebrated for key advocacy work
UON lecturer in education, Mr David Roy, has been featured in The Educator’s prestigious 2017 Hot List as a notable leader in the sector.
News • 26 Oct 2017
Leading the charge for gender equity in academia
The University of Newcastle has announced an inaugural program that will seek to address the issue of retention of female academics in higher education.
News • 25 Oct 2017
Emissions reduction technology enters new phase
UON has unveiled a world-first demonstration facility to test new technology that captures methane emissions from underground coal mine operations.
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