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News • 01 Aug 2024
Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship program calling for applications
Current and future University of Newcastle students seeking financial assistance to support their studies are now invited to apply for the latest round of the Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship program.
News • 31 Jul 2024
$1m Mark Hughes Foundation investment to accelerate race to brain cancer cure
The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) has today announced a $1m investment to bring two of Australia’s leading brain cancer research centres together in their mission to accelerate progress towards a cure.
News • 31 Jul 2024
A game of rat and mouse: Scientists track the movements of bird-eating rodents on Norfolk Island
Scientists have completed their first field trip to Norfolk Island as part of a Resilient Landscapes Hub project that aims to protect rare birds by tracking the movements of introduced rats and mice on the island.
News • 30 Jul 2024
University of Newcastle researchers to play key role in Offshore Wind Energy progress
The University of Newcastle will play a key role in supporting the growing offshore wind energy sector after today being named a key partner of the new Australian Centre of Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE).
News • 29 Jul 2024
Glen Turner Scholarship extended for another 10 years
The Minns Labor Government has extended the Glen Turner Scholarship with the University of Newcastle for ten more years, doubling the annual funding to $20,000.
News • 29 Jul 2024
Surgical researchers receive funding boost for blood clot prevention trial
A research trial set to revolutionise clinical decisions by surgical teams and potentially contribute to significant cost savings and environmental benefits to the health system has now been awarded a major funding boost.
News • 25 Jul 2024
University of Newcastle appoints contractor for major refurbishment at Callaghan Campus
The University of Newcastle has taken a major step forward in the transformation of the Health and Physical Education (HPE) building at Callaghan Campus, with the appointment of Graphite Projects as the main works contractor.
News • 25 Jul 2024
City of Newcastle honours research legacy of distinguished Laureate Professor Roger Smith
An internationally recognised researcher who has advanced our understanding of human birth has been named the 19th Freeman of the City of Newcastle. In a career that spans more than 35 years, Distinguished Laureate Professor Roger Smith AM has sought answers with his research into pregnancy, premature birth and stillbirth.
News • 17 Jul 2024
Strengthening trans-Tasman relationship with strategic partnership
The University of Waikato and the University of Newcastle have further strengthened their relationship with the signing of a strategic partnership agreement this month.
News • 17 Jul 2024
New research plants the seed to grow food crops with sea water
Budding new plant biology research is paving the potential to produce food crops that not only survive but thrive in salty conditions.
News • 16 Jul 2024
Matilda masters expanding her health career
After working in infectious disease during the COVID-19 pandemic, Matilda Boey knew she wanted to contribute further to Singapore’s health system, inspiring her to study a Master of Public Health.
News • 16 Jul 2024
Brendan constructs new life path after government career
Coming to University after a 12-year career in government, Brendan Bowler was looking to try something new and found his passion along the way.
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