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News • 18 May 2018
University of Newcastle researcher crowned SciFinder Future Leader
University of Newcastle’s Dr Siddulu Naidu Talapaneni has been awarded the title of 2018 CAS SciFinder Future Leader, recognising him as an up-and-coming leader in shaping the future of scientific information and innovation.
News • 17 May 2018
Two new pathways expand the horizon for cancer research
Researchers from the University of Newcastle have discovered two new cancer vulnerabilities by investigating a special class of genes known as noncoding RNA (ncRNA).
News • 17 May 2018
Professor Moghtaderi wins an Australian Good Design Award for the world’s first VAM abatement testing facility
Professor Behdad Moghtaderi has been awarded a prestigious Good Design Award in the Engineering Design category for the world’s first …
News • 16 May 2018
New study: childhood asthma rates reduced with tailored intervention
Researchers have confirmed that when a woman’s asthma medication is optimally during pregnancy, the rate of asthma in her offspring is nearly halved.
News • 15 May 2018
Putting justice into practice for National Law Week
To mark National Law Week, the University of Newcastle in partnership with The Lock Up will bring together artists, writers, lawyers, academics, students, families of victims, and those interested in areas of social justice for an Art & Law Symposium.
News • 15 May 2018
University of Newcastle announces the best “hack” for aged care
Careflex - a web based system connecting person-carer dyads, service providers and health professionals with the aim of yielding personalised aged care outcomes and minimising administration time has been awarded the Best Tech Solution.
News • 15 May 2018
University of Newcastle students receive new Hunter Water Scholarships
Two University of Newcastle students have been awarded newly established Hunter Water scholarships, which offer financial assistance to help Indigenous students achieve their educational aspirations.
News • 14 May 2018
University of Newcastle supports international youth tours
The Newcastle Jets are proud to welcome the University of Newcastle (UON) as an official club partner, thanks to their support of upcoming international youth tours.
News • 13 May 2018
Mothering - It takes a village?
Mothering, and grand-mothering, have always been complex. Whether mothers, or not, women have also carried much of the responsibility for caring, within and beyond their families.
News • 11 May 2018
Nursing alumna transitions from pain to passion
Kaija Mitcheson overcame a debilitating illness to graduate from the University of Newcastle and pursue a career in nursing.
News • 10 May 2018
Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson joins global list of most outstanding scientists
University of Newcastle chemical engineer Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson AO has been honoured by one of the most prestigious organisations in the world – the Royal Society, which boasts a fellowship of 1,600 of the world’s most eminent scientists.
News • 07 May 2018
When you’re smiling, the whole world buys with you
The power of a genuine smile has been proven, with research from the University of Newcastle and Monash University showing a ‘genuine’ smile from a celebrity endorser can boost product likeability and even improve consumer attitude toward a celebrity
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