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First Australian university to sign 100% renewable electricity contract
Saturday, 15 December 2018
In a sector-leading move, the University of Newcastle has signed a seven-year contract with Red Energy to buy 100% renewable electricity across its Newcastle and Central Coast campuses.
Yoga and mind study aiming to relieve severe asthma
Friday, 14 December 2018
Respiratory researchers at the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute are investigating how yoga and mindfulness classes can improve the quality of life for people with severe asthma.
NHMRC awards $12.4 million to 14 Newcastle projects
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has awarded the University of Newcastle more than $12.4 million to support 14 projects that are aiming to solve some of the world’s most critical health problems and improve the lives of millions of Australians.
$1.5 million project aiming to deliver ‘precision rehabilitation’
Thursday, 6 December 2018
A new decision-making tool being developed in a major research project at the University of Newcastle (UON) and Hunter Medical Research Institute is set to give patients better and more personalised rehabilitation interventions after knee replacement surgery.
$2.4 million program partnership to empower girls in sport
Tuesday, 4 December 2018
The NSW Government will invest $2.4 million in a statewide rollout of the University of Newcastle’s award-winning lifestyle program Dads And Daughters Exercising and Empowered (DADEE).
Ground breaking achievement for local soil researcher
Monday, 3 December 2018
Soil science researcher Professor Nanthi Bolan has been named on the Global Highly Cited Researchers List 2018, just in time for World Soil Day this Wednesday 5 December.
Exercise program a big HIIT for students’ fitness and mental well-being
Friday, 30 November 2018
A high intensity physical activity program targeting senior high school students has scored a positive report card, not only improving students’ fitness, but also their mental well-being.
Greater Bank and University banking on building community’s financial literacy
Wednesday, 28 November 2018
Two iconic Newcastle organisations have entered into an industry-first partnership, dedicated to building the financial literacy of the region’s communities.
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