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News • 05 May 2020
Building the recovery workforce through short courses
The University of Newcastle has unveiled a suite of short courses to give displaced workers a chance to upskill or reskill and help build a thriving workforce in the post COVID-19 recovery phase.
News • 04 May 2020
A sustainable future in health: ensuring as health professionals our own house is in order and leading by example
It is time for health professionals to step up and lead to ensure a sustainable environment and health, according to …
News • 16 Apr 2020
Drug repurposing potential for COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for anti-viral therapies to treat respiratory virus infections. With a vaccine at least 12 months away, drug repurposing offers hope in fast-tracking therapies to treat infected people and save lives.
News • 08 Apr 2020
FluTracking survey reveals social distancing is working
FluTracking, the national online surveillance system for tracking symptoms of COVID-19 and flu in Australia and New Zealand has revealed some important insights into the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
News • 30 Mar 2020
OPINION: The human cost - psychological impact of the bushfires
This summer's bushfire crisis has been unprecedented in its scale and duration. While the physical effects of the fires are tangible - images of decimated bush land, injured wildlife, and homes and livelihoods damaged or burnt to the ground – the psychological impacts can be more difficult to grasp.
News • 27 Mar 2020
High levels of iron in the lung linked to increased asthma severity
A new study, led by Jay Horvat, Associate Professor of Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Newcastle and HMRI …
News • 18 Mar 2020
Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Alex Zelinsky officially launched the Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 to University staff
News • 16 Mar 2020
What causes an ice age to end?
New research has revealed that ice ages over the last million years ended when the tilt angle of the Earth's axis was approaching higher values.
News • 11 Mar 2020
University of Newcastle Offers Campese Clinics for Rugby and Resilience
Rugby union legend, David Campese has partnered with the University of Newcastle, Australia to deliver a series of school-based clinics …
News • 06 Mar 2020
Students at the heart of unique partnership with music industry giant BMG
An opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s biggest and best-established artists and music industry professionals is now a reality for students at the University of Newcastle.
News • 26 Feb 2020
Newcastle educators shine in Australian Awards for University Teachers
Two University of Newcastle lecturers have received national recognition for teaching excellence, each awarded a highly acclaimed 2019 Australian Award for University Teaching (AAUT).
News • 25 Feb 2020
American Fulbright scholars in Newcastle
Aligning with its commitment to enhance international collaboration and foster global impact, the University of Newcastle welcomes two visiting American Fulbright Scholars who will contribute to research in water sustainability and eating behaviour.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.