September 2013

By Clare Collins.Each year around 14,400 Australians are diagnosed with bowel (colon and rectal) cancer. It's the second most common newly diagnosed cancer after lung cancer and claims around 3,980 lives a year.

World class futurist and Hollywood A-lister to spearhead creative research and innovation clusters at University of Newcastle

Newcastle academics win $2.2 million to enhance maths and science teaching

By Caroline McMillen.As the new government settles in, there has been heated speculation around major changes to the higher education system. Education minister Christopher Pyne's comments to the media have raised questions across the sector about the Coalition's vision for universities in Australia.

Technology that treads danger to save lives

During the last six weeks we have survived a presidential-style election characterised by a relentless focus on the strengths and personal flaws of our political leaders, rather than on the strengths and flaws of their respective policy platforms.

Win your way into the world of big business at DiG

Babies benefit from better asthma management for mums

A special panel on all things recording – and how to get heard

Breakthrough technology saves iconic Black Cockatoos

New courses transform worldwide learning

The University of Newcastle is a Platinum Sponsor and Official Innovation Partner of the inaugural 2013 Design, Interactive Technology & Greentech (DiG) Festival, to be held in Newcastle from 3-4 October 2013.