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News • 16 Oct 2018
Grandmothers deserve more recognition for caring
Grandmothers deserve more recognition for their role as caregivers and some are at risk of being overburdened, according to a report from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.
News • 16 Oct 2018
Children's charity building on $2m foundation
There will be cheers, happy tears, canapés and cake when the Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF) holds its 2018 Awards Night on Thursday, 18 October, presenting $75,000 in new grant funding while announcing its latest ‘CARE’ research excellence winners.
News • 16 Oct 2018
Tsunami threat to Sydney intensifies need for increased awareness
Whirlpools at the Spit, inundation of Manly Corso and major disruptions are possible impacts revealed in a first-of-its-kind study into the tsunami threat to all of Sydney Harbour.
News • 13 Oct 2018
VR key to increasing resilience in Australian troops
UON researchers have secured $2.2 million to develop enhanced resilience training through the use of VR technology
News • 12 Oct 2018
Two researchers awarded prestigious Fellowship
Two University of Newcastle researchers are among 37 new Fellows elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) in recognition for their outstanding contributions to health and medical research.
News • 12 Oct 2018
2018 David Maddison lecture: And now for the next 40 years
Australia’s next generation of doctors, and those trusted to educate them, will face a new set of challenges as they …
News • 12 Oct 2018
Brain fertiliser nurtures new hope for stroke survivors
A hormone already at our fingertips could provide a simple answer for a first-of-its-kind treatment to promote ‘brain fertilisers’ and significantly improve quality of life for stroke survivors, potentially even months or years after experiencing a stroke
News • 04 Oct 2018
Study reveals which cup of coffee delivers the biggest caffeine kick
An Australian study has investigated five different types of popular coffee brewing methods to provide consumers with accurate information about their caffeine intake.
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
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 • 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 • 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.
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