October 2013

A new book authored by one of Australia's most prolific and respected voices on Aboriginal history, Professor John Maynard, explores the significant involvement of Aboriginal people in one of Australia's oldest and most celebrated sports – horse racing.

Australia's budding future scientists and engineers will be put to the test today when they vie for the title of Science and Engineering Challenge National Final grand champion.

An overhaul of Australia's alcohol tax system would potentially bring both health and economic gains, according to research conducted by HMRI Health Economist Professor Chris Doran.

Giant leap forward in frog conservation

Five University of Newcastle (UoN) researchers and one Hunter innovation champion will be honoured today for their achievements in translating knowledge, research and technology into commercial success at the 2013 Newcastle Innovations awards.

Four of North America's leading cancer researchers will give keynote presentations at the international Translational Cancer Research Conference in Newcastle from tomorrow until Friday.

Parts of Australia are prone to intense, uncontrollable fires that can have the same intensity as severe thunderstorm activity. University of Newcastle meteorologist Martin Babakhan explains to SBS what scientists call "extreme fire behaviour" and the characteristics that make it particularly dangerous.

University of Newcastle top researchers attend Port Macquarie health conference

Chinese Consul General tours university research facilities

New smartphone app boosts citizen science literacy

Understanding the campus environment

A University of Newcastle study will assess the use of smartphones as a new method for pregnant women to record their nutritional intake.