April 2018
Featured News • 30 Apr 2018
Health professionals need to work together to help cancer patients quit smoking: new research
Survey of oncologists highlights evidence-practice gap in smoking cessation care.
Featured News • 30 Apr 2018
Findings reveal under-reported groin pain in ballers
An Australian study has revealed the rate of groin injuries among basketball players could be 10 times higher than previously reported, causing significant impact on player performance and quality of life.
Featured News • 30 Apr 2018
Global experts unite to build strong families, capable communities
International experts and collaborative partners who share the vision of supporting, developing, and sustaining strong families and capable communities around the world will unite in Newcastle next week for the 3rd Family and Community Strengths International Symposium.
Current Students • 27 Apr 2018
Student Feedback on The University of Newcastle (SFUN) Now Open
Fancy being in the running for some Beats by Dre headphones or one of five nifty gift cards worth one hundred dollars?From food outlets to IT support, all aspects of your uni experience are important to us and no matter what your opinion we genuinely want to hear it. Complete your Student Feedback on The University of Newcastle survey, have your say and make stuff happen.
Current Staff • 26 Apr 2018
UON engineering expert appointed to key state planning authority
University of Newcastle environmental engineering expert Professor Garry Willgoose has been appointed a Commissioner of the newly constituted NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC).
Current Staff • 26 Apr 2018
A generosity of spirit that lives on
Known for his generosity of spirit during his lifetime, Dr Alan Hewson (1927 – 2017) was a great friend to the Newcastle community, the medical profession and to the University of Newcastle. Generous to the end, Dr Hewson’s legacy will live on at UON thanks to the gifts left in his will.
Featured News • 23 Apr 2018
Funding boost for Indigenous Australians living with dementia
An esteemed health-behaviour researcher from the University of Newcastle has received more than $3 million in funding from the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to improve the outcomes of Indigenous Australians living with dementia.
Featured News • 23 Apr 2018
Strengthening Food Industry Innovation on the Central Coast
Regional Development Australia Central Coast in partnership with Central Coast Industry Connect and the University of Newcastle, will launch the Central Coast Food Innovation Region Initiative, at a Food Futures Central Coast Industry Forum this week.
Featured News • 20 Apr 2018
Wind turbine innovator wins Stanford University Scholarship
A University of Newcastle innovator who developed a small wind turbine with remarkable capacity, has won the inaugural Stanford Australia Foundation – CSIRO Scholarship.
Current Staff • 20 Apr 2018
Zoom uptake a win for collaboration
Staff across UON have been embracing the convenience of personal and in-room video conferencing using Zoom. Part of the UON Communication and Collaboration toolset, Zoom has been available in since November 2017. After it was officially launched to staff in early March, there has been a significant increase in use.
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.