News • 19 Jul 2017

Open flames and real tools deter our toddlers from risky business

UON research finds exposing toddlers to ‘risky play’ can increase their safety awareness.

News • 14 Jul 2017

NUW Alliance seeks community input to shape NSW’s future

NSW Premier, The Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP launches the NUW Alliance, as universities seek consultation on ways to solve the state's greatest challenges.

News • 13 Jul 2017

Stomaching the change to our understanding of IBS

Researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) are reframing the global understanding and treatment pathways for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

News • 12 Jul 2017

UON dominates 2017 Eastern Unigames

UON has dominated the 2017 Eastern University Games pennant tally, winning the Overall University Champion trophy as well as the Per Capita title.

News • 06 Jul 2017

From Ourimbah to Vanuatu: documenting a disappearing language

More than 800 students will graduate from UON’s Central Coast campus this week, including Amy Dewar who is helping document an endangered Oceanic language.

News • 05 Jul 2017

Mapping the massacres of Australia’s colonial frontier

UON researchers have created an online digital map documenting more than 150 Aboriginal massacres that occurred during the spread of pastoral settlement.

News • 04 Jul 2017

UON takes out the 2017 Indigenous Unigames

A team of student-athletes from the University of Newcastle (UON) won the 2017 Indigenous Unigames held last week at Deakin University in Geelong.

News • 03 Jul 2017

NSW regional alliance takes centre stage

A healthcare partnership that aligns clinicians and researchers across the Hunter New England, Central Coast and Mid-North Coast districts has been formed.

News • 03 Jul 2017

Telehealth trial connecting rural kids to better nutrition

A new HMRI nutrition project supported by nib foundation will use telehealth technology to bring a dietitian “virtually” into the homes of rural families.

News • 30 Jun 2017

Proud staff prepare for NEW era

UON's $95 million NeW Space facility will soon be welcoming students and the community, with staff moving into the building on Monday 3 July.

News • 30 Jun 2017

Volunteers prepare to blaze a trail for Indigenous education

A group of UON students, alumni, staff and community friends have gathered ahead of the ambitious 65km trek across the Larapinta Trail.

News • 29 Jun 2017

New app-roach to carbs for pregnant women

A University of Newcastle nutrition study is aiming to help pregnant women beat confusion related to how much carbohydrate they should eat.

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