August 2018
Featured News • 31 Aug 2018
Helping dads cope with postnatal depression
Father’s Day on Sunday is meant to be joyful but may also be an emotional time for as many as one in 10 new dads who experience postnatal depression.
Featured News • 29 Aug 2018
Electric partnership powers energy innovation
With Australia’s energy crisis dominating news headlines, a powerful new industry-research collaboration is signaling the emergence of a new renewable energy market – organic printed solar.
Featured News • 29 Aug 2018
Rural Mental Health podcast creates positive waves
A podcast series designed to encourage rural communities talk about mental health has been recognised for its impact.
Current Staff • 28 Aug 2018
Community responds to challenging stereotypes
The celebration of 40 Years of Medicine at UON will continue on 5 September with a sold out keynote lecture by cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp.
Current Staff • 28 Aug 2018
A Blueprint for a Global Future officially launched
In recent years, the University of Newcastle has strengthened its modern identity as a truly global university. We've climbed major world rankings, and not only welcomed more international staff and students than ever before, but welcomed back more local staff and students from life-changing experiences abroad. It is a success to be proud of, but also a foundation for even greater things to come.
Featured News • 27 Aug 2018
A new APProach to nutrition education in pregnancy wins 3MT competition
Condensing months of research work into a three minute explainer, some of the University’s brightest rising research stars competed for first place at the 2018 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final, held last Friday.
Featured News • 27 Aug 2018
Jobs of the future to stem from new aerospace and renewable energy degrees
Australia’s future aerospace and renewable energy engineers are set to emerge from the Hunter following the launch of two brand new degrees at the University of Newcastle (UON).
Current Staff • 25 Aug 2018
Cross campus pharmacy service
Did you know the Callaghan Pharmacy can service staff at NUspace, Ourimbah and HMRI?
Current Staff • 25 Aug 2018
Jobs on campus
The best way to engage a student in an employability workshop is by offering a job as an incentive. The Jobs on Campus Program (JOC) does this by helping staff to recruit students to work in campus roles.
Current Staff • 22 Aug 2018
Innovation award for Live Learn Grow Program
On Tuesday 21 August, the Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies awarded UON's Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE) with the 2018 ACWA Innovation Award for the Live Learn Grow Program.
Featured News • 22 Aug 2018
‘Water from thin air’ recognised for industry innovation
Professor Behdad Moghtaderi has been recognised for innovation in the water industry, receiving a Hunter Water Night of Innovation Gala award for his ‘water from thin air’ project.
College of Human and Social Futures • 21 Aug 2018
Researchers uncover true stories of Vines, Wine and Identity in the Hunter Valley
A new book examining the history and personalities of the Hunter Valley wine community will be launched at Newcastle Museum on 22 September.
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.