November 2018

Current Staff • 14 Nov 2018

UON partners with the Saudi Student Club to farewell completing students

On Sunday 28 October, UON partnered with the Saudi Student Club in hosting a farewell ceremony for completing students. The event was held in the presence of Dr Hesham Khadawardi, Saudi Cultural Attache –designate to Australia.

myUON mockup

Current Staff • 14 Nov 2018

myUON Research is on its way

myUON Research is the University of Newcastle’s NEW platform providing you with a personalised gateway to the most commonly used research systems and information sources.

Dr Terry Burns and Professor Darren Shafren

Featured News • 14 Nov 2018

University partnerships demonstrate powerful community impact

The University of Newcastle has been named a leader in the higher education sector for successfully developing and driving industry collaborations that have provided significant benefits to Australian communities and beyond.

Dr Heather Lee

Featured News • 14 Nov 2018

Researcher reveals new ways to catch killer cells

A pioneering young scientist from Newcastle has received national recognition for using stem cell research to investigate ways of improving the survival rates for leukemia.

Professor Trevor Waring

Featured News • 13 Nov 2018

Inaugural lecture honours prominent Hunter psychologist

The legacy of well-known Hunter psychologist, educator and former Chancellor of the University, Professor Trevor Waring AM will be honoured at a special free public lecture in Newcastle on Thursday.

NeW Space

Featured News • 12 Nov 2018

Sparkes helps light the future of the legal industry

The University of Newcastle and Sparke Helmore Lawyers are proud to announce the Legal Design and Innovation Project—a research partnership that will explore the intersection between law, design and technology, and what digital disruption means for the future of law students and lawyers.

Nurse holding patient hand

Featured News • 12 Nov 2018

Improving mental health support for cancer and palliative care patients

Renowned mental-health authority, Professor Brian Kelly, has received international recognition for his extensive clinical research into the psychosocial aspects of cancer and palliative care.

Research Australia Awards tile

Featured News • 9 Nov 2018

Research outcomes that benefit every body in Australia

Health and medical research from the University of Newcastle has been recognised among the country’s best for improving the wellbeing of people in Australia and beyond.

College of Human and Social Futures • 9 Nov 2018

Halloween - From ancient festival to modern money maker

Halloween is fast becoming a new tradition that Australians follow, but it also has a reputation as a crass import that some Australians love to hate. But how did an ancient Celtic tradition become a holiday centred on door knocking for lollies?

veterans alcohol use and mental health

Featured News • 9 Nov 2018

Young veterans’ alcohol use and mental health focus of new research

An online research trial is set to investigate the best methods to support young Australian veterans who drink alcohol and experience depressive symptoms.

Featured News • 8 Nov 2018

Wolverine beats Hugh Jackman in brand endorsement battle

New marketing insights have revealed that on-screen personas are more successful brand endorsers than their real celebrity counterparts.

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