October 2018
News • 31 Oct 2018
Does Dr know best? The role of patients in cancer care decisions
After a cancer diagnosis, a patient will deal with many doctors: from GPs, to oncologists – but they may not ever meet the doctor whose research impacts their treatment and diagnosis - the researcher.
News • 30 Oct 2018
Neurogastroenterologist named NSW Scientist of the Year
Eminent University of Newcastle biomedical scientist and global authority on functional gut disorders, Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley, AC, is the 2018 NSW Scientist of the Year, announced tonight at the NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering at Government House, Sydney.
News • 30 Oct 2018
Oral health students test their nerve in the virtual world
The dentist’s chair may soon be less daunting, with a ground-breaking simulation from the University of Newcastle providing Oral Health Therapy students a unique opportunity to practice administering dental injections in a virtual environment before they enter the patient clinic.
News • 26 Oct 2018
Big hopes for small technologies to create global solutions
Global nanotechnology experts, who use innovation in materials science to develop advanced technologies and solutions for the energy, environment and health sectors, will converge in Newcastle next week for the third International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials (ICEAN).
News • 25 Oct 2018
Dads and Daughters Exercise Program stretches to London
A world-first lifestyle program developed at the University of Newcastle, designed to help enhance the physical and emotional well-being of young girls, is set to expand internationally for the first time.
News • 24 Oct 2018
The sickening truth about virtual reality
A new study has proven that cybersickness, which is caused by exposure to virtual reality (VR), may be the same clinical condition as ‘classic’ motion sickness caused by travelling.
Current Staff • 22 Oct 2018
Targeted career development aims to reduce the gap
Fifteen female early to mid career researchers (EMCR) in the Faculty of Health and Medicine recently completed the ThinkWell Development Program – a key initiative under the Faculty’s Gender Equity Plan.
News • 22 Oct 2018
Adam Spencer inspires school students in STEM
Australian comedian, media personality and one of the world's best mathematics communicators, Adam Spencer, will educate and inspire Hunter school students in a series of problem solving sessions today.
Faculty of Education and Arts • 22 Oct 2018
Virtual reality project brings the opulent Victoria Theatre back to life
A project from School of Creative Industries researcher Dr Gillian Arrighi has brought to life the lavish original 1891 interior of a forgotten Newcastle icon, the Victoria Theatre, through a virtual reality recreation.