July 2016

When Dr Jamie Flynn, Antony Martin and William Palmer casually collaborated in the courtyard between Medical Sciences and Biological Sciences – who knew it’d take them to a black tie event as finalists of the prestigious Eureka Prizes?

New research from the University of Newcastle (UON) has found food availability and disease in created habitats may affect the reproductive output of reintroduced frogs.

The Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH) has announced the appointment of Dr Hazel Dalton as the Centre’s new Research Leader and Senior Research Fellow.

Participants needed for new study to identify the specific types of care pregnant women with an intellectual disability (ID) receive whilst pregnant and after they give birth.

Sessional academic staff can now take greater control of their financial future, with an amendment to the UON Salary Packaging Policy that allows all staff to make pre-tax contributions to UniSuper superannuation.

University of Newcastle (UON) food scientists are conducting a study that is sure to please those with an appetite for healthy snack products.

Current University of Newcastle students had exclusive access to leading researchers and advanced equipment at the annual Winter School, held at Callaghan campus this week.

The Three Minute Thesis final was held at the University of Newcastle (UON) on Wednesday 20 July.

Award-winning author Kathryn Heyman has been appointed as a Conjoint Professor in the School of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Newcastle.

The results are in. Congratulations to Michael Robertson, Professor Pablo Moscato and Dr Roslyn Larkin who have all been re-elected to UON’s Council.

The University of Newcastle (UON) has reached a major milestone of over 1000 Indigenous enrolments for the 2016 year to date (YTD).

Starting uni is an exciting time but it can also be a bit challenging. Sometimes you need someone else to show you the ropes so you can feel more comfortable. We’ve recruited some students who are in their second year of uni or above to help do just that. Student Mentors will help you adjust to uni life, find your way around campus and let you know all that UON has to offer.