June 2016

The University of Newcastle’s Communication discipline is hosting an international conference on the Callaghan campus from 6-8 July.

University of Newcastle welcomes new investment in building Australia’s STEM economy

Make sure you're familiar with UON's position on political donations.

The collaborative efforts of 2016 Equity Fellow, Dr Erica Southgate of the School of Education and Dr Shamus Smith of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, have put them in the running to take out this year's Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIAs).

Hunter researchers have discovered a protein that induces both stiffening and inflammation in the airways of the lung, causing severe and chronic respiratory illness.

Our 'culture' is the combination of shared beliefs, values, norms, and assumptions that shape the behaviour of people within the organisation. Put simply... it's the way we do things around here.

The University of Newcastle has a record of being courageous, challenging the status quo and of being a disruptor within the Australian University sector. We pioneered equity of access to higher education well before the introduction of the demand driven system and importantly we have demonstrated that it is possible to build both access and success for students from diverse and challenging backgrounds.

A trio of animation students from the University of Newcastle (UON) have been hand-selected to feature at the Melbourne International Animation Festival.

A United Nations flag will be raised in Civic Park* today to confirm Newcastle as a ‘United Nations City’ and host of the first United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) for Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction in Australia and the Pacific region.

HMRI nutrition researchers at the University of Newcastle (UON) have found evidence that women and men respond differently to omega-3 fats when used as preventative measures for type 2 diabetes. Now, the researchers want to know why.

UON’s Travel Policy has been updated. Preapproved Travel Diaries have been introduced. Here is some more information:

Many staff will be aware that UON’s head contractor for maintenance, Broadspectrum, is in the process of being acquired by Ferrovial.