News • 11 Aug 2017

National forum to address Indigenous health

Australia’s leading health organisations will meet at UON for a National Partnership Forum.

News • 11 Aug 2017

Globally recognised Hunter health group seeks pledges

A globally recognised health initiative founded at UON is embracing the world of crowdfunding to re-establish itself in Australia

News • 10 Aug 2017

Research Warns of Wetland Wipeout

UON researchers find the world’s ancient coastal wetlands may now have the same average life expectancy of a human being.

News • 10 Aug 2017

Icon accelerator launches for Hunter region startups

A new accelerator program is set to supercharge the next generation of regional Startups

News • 07 Aug 2017

Researchers say act now on frog decline

Scientists from Australia and the United States are calling for immediate, pre-emptive action to save the world’s frog population.

News • 03 Aug 2017

UON awarded $3.2 million in funding for dementia research

UON has been awarded more than $3.2 million by the NHMRC to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for people living with dementia.

News • 01 Aug 2017

RESPECT. NOW. ALWAYS.

Findings released from the first-ever national student survey on sexual assault and harassment, commissioned by Universities Australia.

News • 01 Aug 2017

Celebrating student excellence on the coast

TAFE NSW and University of Newcastle will present more than 70 scholarships and awards to students from the Central Coast

News • 01 Aug 2017

Improving medication safety for people with dementia

A study led by UON received $544,096 in funding to improve the safety and outcomes of people with dementia after they are discharged from hospital.

News • 31 Jul 2017

Saving lives and resources: antivenom dose drop in Australia

Revised clinical practice recommending a reduced antivenom dose for snakebite victims has been shown to be successful, signifying financial & waste savings

News • 28 Jul 2017

Research on engineering behaviour of compacted soil recognised

Dr Glen Burton from the University of Newcastle (UON) has received the prestigious D. H. Trollope award for his research paper investigating compacted soils.

News • 28 Jul 2017

Scientists, entrepreneurs and acting royalty take centre stage for UON Alumni Awards

An outstanding cohort recognised at the 42nd UON Alumni Awards.

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