August 2018

The University of Newcastle has received $1.5m in Australian Research Council (ARC) funding for two of nine national research projects that will focus on developing ground-breaking initiatives to address PFAS contamination in the environment.

International researchers, engineers, academics and industry professionals united at a symposium in Newcastle this week to explore long term solutions for energy production.

The University of Newcastle’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen has been announced as South Australia’s next Chief Scientist – a role that will see her provide independent, high-level advice to the Premier, the Minster and Cabinet on matters of science and research, technology and innovation.

Current exhibition: Long Shadows: The Great War, Australia and the Middle East 5 September – 11 November Opening Tuesday 11 September from 6pm

The University Gallery is offering up an array of special events for the University's 2018 Open Day. See within for all the details and we will see you there!

During my time at UON, I have worked hard to address gender inequality. We have made progress, certainly, but there remains more to do and the current environment demands that we push for the acceleration of progress.

Medical physics research set to benefit from collaboration

A leading ambassador for the United Nations (UN) in the Asia-Pacific region is visiting Newcastle this week to share insights into the impact of natural disasters on human mobility.

Safety of our community is always a high priority for UON, and thus we are continuously striving to enhance the services we provide.

A pilot interactive online game is giving new parents valuable information and a safe environment to test their parenting decisions.