October 2018
College of Human and Social Futures • 9 Oct 2018
Newcastle’s thriving poetry scene has a brand new publishing series
University of Newcastle researcher and member of the Centre for 21st Century Humanities Dr Trisha Pender will publish her first book of poetry this month.
Current Staff • 8 Oct 2018
Dr Peter Hendry AO pays forward the gift of education
After a long life of service and giving, Dr Peter Hendry AO (1915 – 2017) will continue to shape the future of University of Newcastle students, thanks to a generous gift in his will. A $500,000 bequest will be used to support students from “disadvantaged backgrounds in their undergraduate training to become Doctors of Medicine through the Faculty of Health & Medicine”.
Current Staff • 8 Oct 2018
Enactus helps students make lasting social change
UON Global is proud to support the Enactus UON team as part of our commitment to empowering students to connect and create change on a global scale.
Current Staff • 8 Oct 2018
Students now collaborating on Zoom
As Zoom users among UON staff pass the 3000 mark, access has now been granted to all students. This has already delivered more flexible engagement between HDR students and their supervisors, and enhanced the experience for students on placement.
Current Staff • 8 Oct 2018
Stay Smart Online
6.09 million Australians were hit by cybercrime last year*. This week the University is partnering with Stay Smart Online to fight back against cybercrime and help you and your family stay safe online. Each year, Stay Smart Online Week brings a focus to our online security.
The University Gallery • 6 Oct 2018
Education Not Detention: Academics for Refugees National Day of Action
Education Not Detention: Academics for Refugees National Day of Action17 October is a National Day of Action across university campuses to call for the end of the offshore processing regime. It is supported and promoted by the NTEU and Academics for Refugees.We welcome staff and students of the University of Newcastle to participate in (or simply lend your support to) a number of actions taking place on Callaghan Campus on Wednesday 17 October from 12pm.
Featured News • 4 Oct 2018
Study reveals which cup of coffee delivers the biggest caffeine kick
An Australian study investigating five popular types of coffee brewing methods has found that espresso contains the highest concentration of caffeine.
Featured News • 3 Oct 2018
Innovation Launchpad to drive energy and resources startups
Businesses and startups in energy and resources will reap the benefit of world class research with the launch of a new research centre in Newcastle.
Featured News • 3 Oct 2018
Excellence in chemical engineering solutions
Professor Behdad Moghtaderi has been recognised for the application of ingenuity and technical knowledge in developing practical solutions to industry problems or opportunities; receiving the prestigious ExxonMobil Award of Excellence in Chemical Engineering.
Featured News • 3 Oct 2018
Ultrasound funding keeps Indigenous pregnancy program ticking
Staff at Tamworth’s Gomeroi Gaaynggal Centre breathed a deep sigh of relief today after unveiling new ultrasound equipment that allows the continuation of its vital health and research support for expectant Indigenous mothers.
College of Human and Social Futures • 1 Oct 2018
Conference examines surveillance of sexualities
More than 30 delegates from both the academic community and wider Newcastle community attended the recent Surveilling Minds and Bodies: Sexualities, Medicine and the Law in Australasian Contexts conference, held at The University of Newcastle’s NeW Space on 12-13 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.