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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.