October 2014
Featured News • 17 Oct 2014
Study reveals truth about diet in pregnancy
Researchers from the University of Newcastle have found there is no universal consensus on what constitutes an optimal diet for women before, during and after pregnancy, despite a glut of nutritional information being available.
Featured News • 14 Oct 2014
Survey to help parents tackle teen drinking challenges
A new online survey developed by researchers from the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Population Health, in collaboration with the Australian Drug Foundation, aims to help families navigate the challenges of teenage alcohol use.
The Conversation • 14 Oct 2014
A Manifesta without a manifesto: contemporary art in St Petersburg
Dr Kit Messham-Muir, from the School of Creative Arts at the University of Newcastle, reviews contemporary art exhibition Manifesta 10 in St Petersburg, Russia.
The Conversation • 14 Oct 2014
Do Australians still believe in the fair go? Views on pay suggest not
Dr John Wright, from the School of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Newcastle, sheds light on Aussie's view of fair pay.
The Conversation • 14 Oct 2014
What Gone Girl tells us about American degrowth
Dr Julie McIntyre, from the School of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Newcastle, discusses box office hit Gone Girl and its eerie portrayal of American degrowth.
• 13 Oct 2014
UON a proud Innovation Partner of Newcastle’s DiG Festival
The University of Newcastle is proud to be an Innovation Partner of the DiG Festival in its second year. Design, Interactive and Green-tech are the focus of this innovation and technology event held in Newcastle 16 and 17 October.
College of Human and Social Futures • 10 Oct 2014
Honours student receives Minster’s Student Achievement Award
Newcastle Business School Honours student awarded by the NSW Tourism Minister
College of Human and Social Futures • 9 Oct 2014
Kathleen Folbigg case review bid challenges SIDS evidence
Shaun McCarthy discusses an evidence challenge of the Kathleen Folbigg case
College of Human and Social Futures • 9 Oct 2014
Best Paper Award for Newcastle Business School Academics
Associate Professor Rebecca Mitchell and Dr Brendan Boyle were awarded Best Paper at the British Academy of Management conference
Featured News • 9 Oct 2014
Journey of a lifetime for Indigenous UON student
UON student Ren Allan is about to embark on this year's Aurora Indigenous Scholars International Study Tour. Along with 17 other high achieving Indigenous students from around Australia, Ren will be able to experience what postgraduate study would be like at a prestigious overseas institution.
Current Staff • 9 Oct 2014
Healthy UON introductory series
Over the next few months, Healthy UON will be rolling out well-being 'tasters' to introduce you to the well-being concept and allow you to see what is involved in different programs.
College of Human and Social Futures • 9 Oct 2014
A referendum in Northern Ireland could mean more than just Yes or No
Dr Amy Maguire discusses renewed calls for Northern Ireland to leave the UK in The Conversation
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.