News • 25 Feb 2019

New technology offers promising manufacturing potential for Australia

The University of Newcastle has been awarded funding to investigate the possibility of transforming low emission coal directly into a carbon fibre material.

News • 20 Feb 2019

‘Stage within a city’ unveiled for Honeysuckle campus

A sleek, sophisticated, transparent building with smart glazing will create a ‘stage within the city’ for the University of Newcastle, …

News • 18 Feb 2019

Study to help over-65s stay stronger

A new clinical trial at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) aims to help over-65s build muscle strength and reduce falls.

News • 15 Feb 2019

Aquatic drones capture shark paralysis after catch and release

An underwater drone has highlighted that catch and release fishing may have significant damaging effects on sharks, increasing their risk …

News • 14 Feb 2019

Funding awarded for innovative cancer research

Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded career fellowships worth more than $1.6 million for research into innovative cancer treatment.

News • 12 Feb 2019

Students reach an education milestone on their pathway to success

More than 100 students are this week set to celebrate the completion of a University of Newcastle pathway program.

News • 11 Feb 2019

Asthma drugs in head-to-head battle

Hunter researchers will be conducting a head-to-head comparison of two new-generation drugs designed to help those with severe asthma.

News • 05 Feb 2019

Community at core of Port Macquarie graduation

A Kempsey local and proud Wiradjuri and Dunghutti woman, April will join her cohort on Tuesday, 5 February to celebrate the culmination of her studies as the first Indigenous graduate of the Port Macquarie Bachelor of Midwifery program.

News • 05 Feb 2019

Ten year prostate cancer trial proves optimal treatment duration

Results from Australia’s and New Zealand’s biggest cancer trial have identified the best treatment regime for men suffering from newly-diagnosed …

News • 01 Feb 2019

Computer Scientist nominated for Rotary Humanitarian STAR Award

A Newcastle-based computer scientist, Professor Pablo Moscato, is a nominee for the prestigious Rotary Humanitarian STAR (Science, Technology, Aerospace, Robotics) Award.

News • 31 Jan 2019

2019 Australia Day honours

The University of Newcastle congratulates and celebrates all Australians recognised in the 2019 Australia Day honours.

News • 24 Jan 2019

Researchers jump to action to save threatened frog species

As part of a new conservation initiative, community members in the Sydney Basin area will learn to identify frogs by their call.

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