News • 07 May 2018

Putting breast cancer patients at the heart of treatment

Breast cancer patients will soon receive more precise and potentially life-saving radiation therapy thanks to a unique program being developed at Calvary Mater Newcastle.

News • 04 May 2018

Upper Hunter region receives bio-renewable boost

The NSW Government has announced $4.6 million in funding to construct the Hunter Pilot Biorefinery in Muswellbrook, which will host a revolutionary bio-renewable energy project supported by the University of Newcastle.

News • 02 May 2018

Scientists unearth Port Macquarie Coastal Geotrail

More than 460 million years of history will be accessible for the community to explore when the Port Macquarie Coastal Geotrail, a collaborative project led by University of Newcastle researchers, is unveiled today.

News • 01 May 2018

Can you eat your way out of a migraine?

While specific foods can trigger migraines, researchers from the University of Newcastle and HMRI want to trial a new diet therapy and test whether it can help relieve or improve migraines.

News • 30 Apr 2018

Findings reveal under-reported groin pain in ballers

An Australian study has revealed the rate of groin injuries among basketball players could be 10 times higher than previously reported, causing significant impact on player performance and quality of life.

News • 30 Apr 2018

Global experts unite to build strong families, capable communities

International experts and collaborative partners who share the vision of supporting, developing, and sustaining strong families and capable communities around the world will unite in Newcastle today for the 3rd Family and Community Strengths International

News • 30 Apr 2018

Health professionals need to work together to help cancer patients quit smoking: new research

Survey of oncologists highlights evidence-practice gap in smoking cessation care.

News • 23 Apr 2018

Strengthening Food Industry Innovation on the Central Coast

Regional Development Australia Central Coast in partnership with Central Coast Industry Connect and the University of Newcastle, will launch the Central Coast Food Innovation Region Initiative, at a Food Futures Central Coast Industry Forum this week.

News • 23 Apr 2018

Funding boost for Indigenous Australians living with dementia

Laureate Professor Robert Sanson-Fisher has received more than $3 million in funding under the NHMRC Dementia in Indigenous Australians scheme.

News • 20 Apr 2018

Wind turbine innovator wins Stanford University Scholarship

A University of Newcastle innovator who developed a small wind turbine with remarkable capacity, has won the inaugural Stanford Australia Foundation – CSIRO Scholarship.

News • 18 Apr 2018

Food addiction: why your mind matters

A world-first, personality-based online intervention for food addiction is being developed by a team* of dietitians, psychologists, neuroscientists, occupational therapists and health researchers.

News • 13 Apr 2018

A kindergarten dream turns reality for University of Newcastle law graduate

With a dream to become a lawyer since kindergarten, Sapphire Dawson persevered to pursue a Law degree, overcoming the initial setback of not meeting the necessary entry score.

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