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News • 14 Aug 2017
New app revolutionising treatment for stroke patients
A world-first app developed in conjunction with UON will improve the rehabilitation process for patients suffering from an arm impairment due to stroke.
News • 14 Aug 2017
$100,000 grant for Newcastle STEM outreach program
The University of Newcastle’s innovative Science and Engineering Challenge has attracted a $100,000 grant from the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer’s office
News • 11 Aug 2017
News from the Larapinta Trail
Keep up-to-date with our trekkers on the Larapinta Trail, who are aiming to raise $130,000 to support Indigenous students and research into Indigenous health.
News • 11 Aug 2017
National forum to address Indigenous health
Australia’s leading health organisations will meet at UON for a National Partnership Forum.
News • 11 Aug 2017
Globally recognised Hunter health group seeks pledges
A globally recognised health initiative founded at UON is embracing the world of crowdfunding to re-establish itself in Australia
News • 10 Aug 2017
Research Warns of Wetland Wipeout
UON researchers find the world’s ancient coastal wetlands may now have the same average life expectancy of a human being.
News • 10 Aug 2017
Icon accelerator launches for Hunter region startups
A new accelerator program is set to supercharge the next generation of regional Startups
News • 07 Aug 2017
Researchers say act now on frog decline
Scientists from Australia and the United States are calling for immediate, pre-emptive action to save the world’s frog population.
News • 03 Aug 2017
UON awarded $3.2 million in funding for dementia research
UON has been awarded more than $3.2 million by the NHMRC to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for people living with dementia.
News • 01 Aug 2017
RESPECT. NOW. ALWAYS.
Findings released from the first-ever national student survey on sexual assault and harassment, commissioned by Universities Australia.
News • 01 Aug 2017
Celebrating student excellence on the coast
TAFE NSW and University of Newcastle will present more than 70 scholarships and awards to students from the Central Coast
News • 01 Aug 2017
Improving medication safety for people with dementia
A study led by UON received $544,096 in funding to improve the safety and outcomes of people with dementia after they are discharged from hospital.
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