August 2017
Featured News • 21 Aug 2017
No smoker left behind: helping all Australians quit
University of Newcastle (UON) researchers are calling for better resources to aid all Australians to quit smoking, with particular focus on population subgroups at greater risk.
Featured News • 21 Aug 2017
New approach for diagnosing and treating coeliac disease
A review article led by the University of Newcastle (UON) has revealed a recommended approach for the diagnosis and management of coeliac disease in Australia.
Featured News • 18 Aug 2017
Nuclear imaging trial aiming to clear up airway diagnosis
Hunter respiratory researchers are turning to nuclear medicine for a more advanced approach to phenotyping chronic diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), and identifying patients likely to respond to therapies.
• 18 Aug 2017
World's best animated films on show in Newcastle
The Newcastle International Animation Festival (NIAF) will extend across three days this year, featuring a fresh selection of the world's finest bite-sized animated films.
College of Human and Social Futures • 17 Aug 2017
Between Realpolitik and Utopia
UON Researcher Hans-Lukas Kieser will appear at an international conference on the Balfour Declaration and its impact on global politics.
• 17 Aug 2017
Outstanding young scientific mind recognised
The significant work of a University of Newcastle (UON) researcher has been recognised at the prestigious 2017 NSW Young Tall Poppy awards, which aim to acknowledge the achievements of Australia’s outstanding young scientific researchers and communicators.
College of Human and Social Futures • 16 Aug 2017
Entangled Histories Conference: Inspiring historians to create connections
For an Early Career Researcher like Dr Kate Ariotti of the Centre for the History of Violence and Centre for 21st Century Humanities, the Australian Historical Association Conference is an annual opportunity to be inspired, network with Australia’s leading historians and create connections in the world of Australian historical research.
• 16 Aug 2017
UON students marked as entrepreneurial trailblazers
Seven students from the University of Newcastle (UON) are set to pioneer the future of innovation as they undertake studies at the new Sydney School of Entrepreneurship (SSE), officially opened today in Ultimo.
Current Staff • 16 Aug 2017
What did you do over winter?
Instead of having a well-earned break from their studies, a group of Central Coast students from a diverse range of disciplines participated in a new extracurricular program to increase their employability.
College of Engineering, Science and Environment • 15 Aug 2017
CIFAL Newcastle Video Recognised
Watch the video & learn more about our world first programs CIFAL Newcastle is pleased to announce that our promotional video for the Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction has been named a finalist in The Australian Effects and Animation Festival (AEAF) 2017.
Featured News • 14 Aug 2017
New app revolutionising treatment for stroke patients
A world-first app developed in conjunction with the University of Newcastle (UON) will improve the rehabilitation process for patients suffering from an arm impairment due to stroke.
Featured News • 11 Aug 2017
Globally recognised Hunter health group seeks pledges
A globally recognised public health initiative founded at the University of Newcastle (UON) and since adopted internationally is embracing the world of crowdfunding and crowdsourcing to re-establish itself in Australia.
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.