December 2016

Twelve events were held at Callaghan campus during Staff Giving Week (28 Nov - 2 Dec) with more than 400 staff gathering to celebrate the impact that our generous staff giving has in assisting UON’s talented and dedicated students and researchers in need.

The University of Newcastle (UON) has again been recognised as a leader in driving workplace equity, achieving a citation as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for the third consecutive year.

2016 has been a great year for UON research. UON researchers performed strongly in both the 2017 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Australian Research Council (ARC) major grants rounds. This is despite strong competition for grants in a difficult funding environment.

The University of Newcastle (UON) has attracted a total of $10.8 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The funding will support 14 projects and one Career Development Fellowship aimed at solving some of the world’s most critical health challenges.

What impact does cognitive impairment due to dementia have on the ability to understand non-verbal communication?

UON’s School of Education has been honoured for its outstanding work with numerous accolades at the Australian Association for Research in Education conference.

The Australian government is reviewing our electricity market to make sure it can provide secure and reliable power in a rapidly changing world. Faced with the rise of renewable energy and limits on carbon pollution, The Conversation has asked experts what kind of future awaits the grid.