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.

Professor Marjorie Walker

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.

Newcastle International Animation Festival illustration

• 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.

Presentation to students

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.

Professor Paulette van Vliet

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.

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