March 2017
Featured News • 31 Mar 2017
Participants wanted for asthma study
Researchers from the University of Newcastle’s Priority Research Centre for Healthy Lungs are undertaking a study into inflammation in asthma.
Current Staff • 31 Mar 2017
ABC Lateline: Unique program gives students a new path to university
Anyone from UON watching ABC's Lateline of Thursday 30 March would have seen the familiar face of Professor John Fischetti, Head of School of Education as part of a piece on Big Picture Education Australia, featuring students from their Cooks Hill Campus.
Featured News • 31 Mar 2017
Launch of Global Impact Cluster for Energy, Resources, Food and Water
A new Global Impact Cluster for Energy, Resources, Food and Water (GIC ERFW) aimed at accelerating innovation has been launched at the University of Newcastle (UON).
Featured News • 30 Mar 2017
World-first SMS program combats mental health risks among new dads
Nothing compares to the joy of becoming a dad for the first time, but the transition to fatherhood is a high-risk period of mental distress for men.
Featured News • 29 Mar 2017
Leading respiratory nursing researcher awarded TSANZ Fellowship
Professor Vanessa McDonald is the first and only nurse to have been awarded the title of Fellow of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (FThorSoc) for her excellence in respiratory health research.
Featured News • 29 Mar 2017
Respiratory leader awarded TSANZ Fellowship
Professor Phil Hansbro has been awarded the title of Fellow of Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (FThorSoc) in recognition of his expertise and experience in respiratory research.
Featured News • 29 Mar 2017
TSANZ Fellowship awarded to respiratory research leader
Conjoint Professor Peter Wark has been awarded the title of Fellow of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (FThorSoc) for excellence in respiratory health research.
Featured News • 29 Mar 2017
Making amends: art on Cockatoo Island
A Fine Art PhD Candidate at the University of Newcastle aims to right the wrongs of history with an exhibition at the former gaol on Cockatoo Island.
Current Staff • 29 Mar 2017
Are you engaged?
Being connected to our colleagues, the organisation and what is going on around us is an increasingly important aspect of our working life. Engagement has proven links to innovation and is critically important when a workforce is impacted by change. It shows a direct correlation to performance and personal well-being.
• 27 Mar 2017
Sawfish exposed as the ultimate stealth hunter
Researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) have solved the ancient mystery surrounding the stealth feeding habits of the critically endangered sawfish, findings that are likely to have a significant impact on their future survival.
Featured News • 27 Mar 2017
Study strikes a nerve with the spread of cancer
A group led by University of Newcastle biochemistry researcher Hubert Hondermarck has found parallels between tissue regeneration, nerve growth and tumour development, confirming for the first time that the nervous system is strongly implicated in the onset and spread of cancer.
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