May 2016
Featured News • 5 May 2016
Million dollar donation from alumni helps open up doors to higher education.
Two University of Newcastle (UON) alumni have donated $1 million to help students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds gain access to and successfully participate in higher education.
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing • 4 May 2016
New Research Study on Shoulder Pain: Recruits Needed!
New Physiotherapy Masters student, Donald Hunter, is currently conducting a study on the link between shoulder pain and posture. Recruits are needed between the ages for 40 and 80 years old to participate. Shoulder pain prevalence increases consistently with age, making it the third most common musculoskeletal cause for people to visit their GPs (behind neck and back pain).
• 4 May 2016
Saltwater crocodile sperm may hold secret to male fertility
Saltwater crocodiles may help solve male infertility after a remarkable discovery that crocodile sperm, after leaving the testes, behave differently than previously thought.
Featured News • 2 May 2016
UON welcomes NSW Govt support for Central Coast health and wellbeing precinct
The University of Newcastle (UON) has warmly welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement that it has earmarked $20 million for new health and medical education and research facilities for the Central Coast.
Featured News • 1 May 2016
Secret Urban Artwork
Newcastle can lay claim to another intriguing water themed enigma following the creation of a hidden pool amidst its CBD skyline.
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.