News • 25 Sep 2017

Strengthening the defence against Leukaemia

Research from UON has revealed a more targeted way of treating an aggressive type of cancer typically prevalent in children.

News • 15 Sep 2017

Academic honoured for making the law accessible to all

UON academic Shaun McCarthy recognised for his quality teaching practice and outstanding contributions to student learning.

News • 13 Sep 2017

The new material set to improve road safety

Engineers from UON have developed a metallic foam which effectively absorbs energy under impact

News • 06 Sep 2017

UON ranked in world’s best by THE

UON ranked in world’s best by Times Higher Education (THE)

News • 06 Sep 2017

High hopes for hemp seed solution to Williamtown contamination

University of Newcastle researchers believe hemp seed might provide a real solution to the Williamtown contamination crisis.

News • 04 Sep 2017

Think you’re gluten intolerant? Perhaps think again

Researchers from the University of Newcastle have highlighted the potential risks of following a gluten-free diet without professional diagnosis

News • 31 Aug 2017

Unique program empowering young girls

UON's DADEE program has received an award for enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of young girls by engaging their fathers in positive role modelling.

News • 31 Aug 2017

Hunter leader named Australia’s innovation champion

The Hon Julie Bishop MP has announced UON's Dr Sarah Pearson as Australia’s Innovation Leader

News • 31 Aug 2017

Study examines parental influence on infant development

Hunter researchers are recruiting for a new study examining how infant development in the critical first year of life is influenced by parental wellbeing

News • 28 Aug 2017

Research fuelling development in the energy sector

UON has attracted $1.6 million to develop an alternate method of generating electrical energy that is more than twice as efficient as coal-fired power stations.

News • 28 Aug 2017

A refreshing way to get more activity and better sleep

In the REFRESH Study, Associate Professor Mitch Duncan and his team from the Hunter Medical Research Institute’s Cardiovascular Program are investigating whethe

News • 28 Aug 2017

UON scores four top marks in 2018 Good Universities Guide

The 2018 Good Universities Guide has awarded UON its highest number of five star ratings ever.

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