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News • 22 Jun 2018
Using diversity to push the boundaries of surveying
Bachelor of Surveying student, Elizabeth Evans, is helping to inspire more women to consider a career in surveying.
News • 20 Jun 2018
Mental illness going unrecognised in country communities
Researchers have found that one third of country people experiencing psychological distress don’t identify as having a mental health problem.
News • 18 Jun 2018
Turn the spotlight on an innovator, creator or game-changer
With nominations open for the 2018 Alumni Awards, now is the time to turn the spotlight on a UON alumnus, who is breaking ground in their field, making a profound impact on communities worldwide .
News • 15 Jun 2018
New fellowship to help put the freeze on stroke
After a mild stroke many people recover and go on to live their lives. But for some, their condition will rapidly deteriorate in the hours following a stroke, and it appears that a build-up of pressure in the brain could be the cause.
News • 14 Jun 2018
Research highlights need for a new approach to COPD management
Researchers have provided evidence that a conventional treatment for common respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can actually lead to worse health outcomes when used to treat symptoms caused by respiratory virus infections.
News • 13 Jun 2018
Local blacksmith forging a culture of reuse
The local and surrounding Hunter community are invited to bring their old metal items and have them repaired at an inaugural blacksmith repair day this Saturday in Branxton.
News • 13 Jun 2018
Hunter asthma duo honoured with European respiratory awards
Hunter asthma researchers, Professor Peter Gibson and Professor Jodie Simpson, have scooped two of the European Respiratory Society’s (ERS) most prestigious awards.
News • 13 Jun 2018
Community encouraged to create new opportunities for worthy students
The University of Newcastle is appealing to the community to help transform the lives of students who have exceptional talent, but through circumstances beyond their control, have had limited opportunities to excel and succeed.
News • 12 Jun 2018
University members recognised in Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours
University of Newcastle staff, former staff and alumni have been named in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list, recognising their outstanding community contributions.
News • 07 Jun 2018
UON continues to move up QS World University Rankings
The University of Newcastle is now ranked 214th in the prestigious 2019 QS World University Rankings announced today.
News • 07 Jun 2018
Team of teen soccer robots represent Australia at World Cup
A team of teen robots, dubbed NUbots, are set to represent Australia at the RoboCup soccer world championships in Montréal.
News • 07 Jun 2018
From Taree to Tassie, telehealth nutrition intervention goes national
Hunter nutrition researchers are casting a nation-wide net with a tele-dietary intervention designed to help parents who are concerned about their child’s eating habits or weight.
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