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Knights join concussion study to help tackle scientific uncertainty

Friday, 14 March 2014

The Newcastle Knights, University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are teaming up to help tackle questions surrounding possible long-term effects of concussion in rugby league players.

New Imaging Centre to bring sharper focus on disease

Friday, 14 March 2014

A new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) centre boasting the most advanced scanning technology in the Southern Hemisphere was opened today at the Hunter Medical Research Institute in Newcastle NSW, Australia.

Exercise key to preventing early-onset dementia

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

A new international study has shown for the first time that teenagers with poor cardiovascular fitness and a lower IQ have a significantly increased risk of developing early-onset dementia and its precursors.

$1 Million Centre for Resources Health and Safety

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

The Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) at the University of Newcastle will tomorrow launch a new Centre for Resources Health and Safety, a research centre aimed at saving lives in the high-risk resources sector. The new Centre has been established through a new research partnership, worth $1 million over four years, between NIER and global healthcare provider Aspen Medical.

Chancellor Installation

Friday, 7 March 2014

The University of Newcastle's seventh Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans, says the adaptability and ingenuity demonstrated by the Newcastle and Hunter communities will support the University to build on its performance and reputation on the world stage.

Health collaboration drives innovation

Thursday, 6 March 2014

The University of Newcastle will today unveil a new Global eHealth Research and Innovation Cluster to drive the development of innovative solutions and research breakthroughs for the benefit of patients, clinicians, educators, industry and the community on a global scale.

School-based solution helps inactive teens

Wednesday, 5 March 2014

School-based intervention programs may offer hope for inactive teenage girls, a University of Newcastle study has found.

University celebrates decade of success in Port Macquarie

Wednesday, 26 February 2014

The University of Newcastle (UON) is celebrating its first decade in Port Macquarie, educating professionals who are making a significant contribution to the health and education of their local communities and beyond.