2014
College of Engineering, Science and Environment • 1 Dec 2014
New Head of School for Architecture and Built Environment
Professor SueAnne Ware has been appointed as the University of Newcastle's new Head of School for the School of Architecture and Built Environment.
The Conversation • 1 Dec 2014
To make sense of modern China, you simply can’t ignore Marxism
Roland Boer, a Professor from the University of Newcastle's Faculty of Education and Arts, talks China and Marxism in The Conversation.
The Conversation • 1 Dec 2014
If democracy is to give everyone a say, equality isn’t an optional extra
Dr John Wright , a Senior Lecturer in the University of Newcastle's Faculty of Education and Arts, talks democracy in The Conversation.
College of Engineering, Science and Environment • 30 Nov 2014
Dr Andrew Fleming: a world-first nanopositioning text
Australian Research Fellow Dr Andrew Fleming has co-authored a significant new book that is of particular interest to researchers in mechatronics and in control applied to atomic force microscopy and other nanopositioning applications.
College of Engineering, Science and Environment • 30 Nov 2014
Prof. Daichao Sheng receives Vice-Chancellor's Award for Supervision Excellence
The Vice Chancellor's Award for Supervision Excellence recognises the important role supervisors play in supporting our PhD and research masters students. The Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment's 2014 award recipient was Professor Daichao Sheng, Head of Discipline for the School of Engineering, who is currently supervising five civil engineering PhD students.
College of Engineering, Science and Environment • 30 Nov 2014
Dr Yuen Kuan Yong receives Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Excellence
Dr Yuen Yong, Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has received both the 2014 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Excellence and the 2014 Pro Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research Performance, a 'double' that is believed to be a first for the Faculty.
College of Engineering, Science and Environment • 30 Nov 2014
Prof. Ljiljana Brankovic receives Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence
A 2014 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence and Contribution to Student Learning caps off a productive year for Professor Ljiljana Brankovic from the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Community and Alumni • 28 Nov 2014
Medicine graduate wins international award
Dr Chee Hsiang Liow, a highly-accomplished medical professional committed to improving community health in poverty-stricken areas of rural China, has won the Australia China Alumni Award (ACAA) for Research and Innovation.
Featured News • 28 Nov 2014
Defence partnership creates opportunities
Simulation training and education will be the focus of a cooperative relationship between the Australian Defence College (ADC) and the University of Newcastle (UON) with students set to benefit from planned projects.
Featured News • 28 Nov 2014
$1.7 million boost for Hunter cancer researchers
University of Newcastle researchers from the HMRI Cancer Program received a $1.7 million career boost yesterday, with NSW Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research Jillian Skinner announcing the latest round of Cancer Institute NSW fellowship funding.
Science and Engineering Challenge • 27 Nov 2014
A Challenging New Future
The Science and Engineering Challenge faces a challenging new future with the introduction of a new charge for those who participate in the program.
College of Human and Social Futures • 26 Nov 2014
Faculty Awards Presented To RHD Students at Annual NUPSA Dinner
Faculty RHD students awarded at annual NUPSA Dinner
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.