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New research has revealed adolescents with frequent back pain are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol and report feelings of anxiety and depression.

The University of Newcastle’s Laureate Professor Nick Talley and Conjoint Senior Lecturer Dr Simon O’Connor have been recognised for their key work in medical education at the prestigious British Medical Association (BMA) Medical Book Awards 2018.

A $69,000 RP Medical Fund philanthropic grant will accelerate a new project to offer early intervention in ear health in Aboriginal communities throughout the Hunter New England region.

A repurposed shipping container designed to stimulate conversation, a mobile community space for the public to cook and collaborate, and an intriguing new app featuring lesser-known stories of Honeysuckle’s history will breathe new life into the Honeysuckle foreshore from Friday.

Aiming to enhance young people’s health and nutrition awareness, University of Newcastle researchers are trialling a new technology-based instant feedback system in a nationwide study.

Leading Australian cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr Nikki Stamp, will deliver a keynote lecture tonight as part of the University of Newcastle’s 40 Years of Medicine celebrations.

A group of international female scientists, including University of Newcastle Coastal Scientist Dr Hannah Power, has identified key barriers to success for women working in the fields of coastal geoscience and engineering, proposing simple steps to attract more women to innovation industries.

SafeWork NSW’s Centre for Work Health and Safety and the University of Newcastle have committed to working together to develop work health and safety research expertise in Australia.

A new study is aiming to support new dads who experience postnatal depression.

A powerful new industry-research collaboration is signaling the emergence of a new renewable energy market – organic printed solar.

A University of Newcastle podcast series designed to encourage rural communities talk about mental health has been recognised for its impact.

Condensing months of research work into a three minute explainer, some of the University’s brightest rising research stars competed for first place at the 2018 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final, held last Friday.