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News • 03 Oct 2018
Excellence in chemical engineering solutions
Professor Behdad Moghtaderi has been recognised for the application of ingenuity and technical knowledge in developing practical solutions to industry problems or opportunities; receiving the prestigious ExxonMobil Award of Excellence in Chemical Engineering.
News • 03 Oct 2018
Ultrasound funding keeps Indigenous pregnancy program ticking
Staff at Tamworth’s Gomeroi Gaaynggal Centre breathed a deep sigh of relief today after unveiling new ultrasound equipment that allows the continuation of its vital health and research support for expectant Indigenous mothers.
News • 03 Oct 2018
Innovation Launchpad to drive energy and resources startups
Businesses and startups in energy and resources will reap the benefit of world class research with the launch of a new research centre in Newcastle.
News • 27 Sep 2018
Global graduate achieves a health-care first in China
A PhD student graduating today from the University of Newcastle has her sights set on supporting women with breast cancer in China, which accounts for more than ten per cent of cases worldwide.
News • 27 Sep 2018
Music producer mixes postgraduate research with career change
A highly acclaimed Australian music producer with more than two decades experience in the industry says undertaking postgraduate research at the University of Newcastle (UON), on the changing landscape of music production, was a life-changing experience.
News • 26 Sep 2018
Passport to success, engaging international students
Recognised for its outstanding support of international students, a University of Newcastle initiative has won the NSW International Student Award for community engagement in the education provider category.
News • 26 Sep 2018
Engineering a mechatronics career music to Alex’s ears
A love of technology and a passion for music has launched Alex Fairclough on an exciting trajectory.
News • 26 Sep 2018
A sustainable career change for Disaster Resilience graduate
After working in the private business sector for more than 30 years, Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development student, Willow Forsyth, said she welcomed the opportunity to diversify her skill set at a world class university.
News • 20 Sep 2018
Local expertise on display at health showcase
The University of Newcastle (UON) is proud to present the Port Macquarie Health Showcase this Friday, an event bringing together the local healthcare community and leading experts in the fields of health and medicine.
News • 20 Sep 2018
Research packs positive messages for lunchbox health
Parents and carers of Hunter school children will have a helping hand in the kitchen to create healthier lunchboxes, with the support of a University of Newcastle research project.
News • 19 Sep 2018
How Hunter wine producers changed Australian drinking culture
A new book has revealed the changing historical conditions and many personalities that have helped shaped the Hunter Valley region, and Australia's drinking culture, over the past two centuries.
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