2015

NU Moves Pilates continues to focus on providing small group classes run by a qualified physiotherapist. Our average class has between 3 and 4 participants which allows for optimal supervision and individual exercise advice. The mat based classes can be tailored to suit participants from the beginner to advanced levels.

UrbanGrowth NSW and the University of Newcastle today signed a formal agreement committing them to working together to identify and advance potential opportunities that will make education and innovation a centrepiece of the city's renewal program.

Five outstanding University of Newcastle (UON) undergraduates have received prestigious scholarships under the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan (NCP) to study in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea.

Hunter heart attack survivors will be among the first in the world to trial a new drug designed to reduce the tissue scarring commonly associated with heart weakening and potential failure.

Two Hunter-based research teams from the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Health have scored $4.4 million in Cancer Council NSW funding to improve cancer service and prevention delivery.

A cross-functional team of local professionals has developed an impressive pilot program to establish the Hunter region as leaders in waste management.

An Australian-first symposium is looking to lead the way in investigating methods to improve the higher education experience for university students from a refugee background.

UON cognitive neuroscientist Frini Karayanidis has been inducted into the Australian Research Centre's (ARC) College of Experts, joining a team of academic authorities drawn from higher education, industry and the public sector.

Neuroscience researcher Dr Andrew Gardner has been recognised for his significant contributions to medical research in Australia, winning the 2015 Griffith University Discovery Award from Research Australia.

A hybrid urban backpack – The Hub, designed to adapt to the evolving requirements of the wearer, has won first place in the 2015 University of Newcastle (UON) Business Plan Challenge held today in Newcastle.

Assistant Minister for Science, Karen Andrews today visited the University of Newcastle's internationally renowned Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) facility to acknowledge a dual milestone – the official opening of a new research wing and launch of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Advanced Technologies for Australian Iron Ore.

The people of Callaghan have spoken and we're pleased to announce the following food, beverage and retail outlets as the winners of the 2015 Campus Choice Awards.