April 2019
Community and Alumni • 29 Apr 2019
Gender Balance in Awards
There is a stark gender imbalance in awards and industry recognitions. What are the causes and how can we fix it?
College of Human and Social Futures • 26 Apr 2019
Podcast from the School of Humanities and Social Science – The Human Experience
The School of Humanities and Social Science (HASS) has launched a new podcast known as ‘Our Human Experience’.
Featured News • 18 Apr 2019
Researchers to remediate PFAS contamination with hemp seed proteins
University of Newcastle researchers are on track to create a solution to per-and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, in a project that could benefit the Williamtown community and countless other sites across the world.
Featured News • 18 Apr 2019
Aboriginal mothers in prison face poorer health outcomes
The health needs of Aboriginal mothers in Australian prisons are not being met, according to a new study released today.
Community and Alumni • 17 Apr 2019
Call for urgent support of University domestic violence survivors
This year, the first Helen Maslen Scholarship was offered to support University of Newcastle students who are survivors of domestic violence. After 34 harrowing applications flooded in for one scholarship, an urgent call for support has been raised.
Featured News • 17 Apr 2019
Early flu season prompts launch of innovative tracking system
Flu activity is already in full swing with influenza rates estimated to be two to three times higher than normal in Australia, prompting the annual online health surveillance system, FluTracking, to launch early this year.
Research Award Winners • 15 Apr 2019
Research team to develop an International Literature Review on Equity in Higher Education
A research team from University of Newcastle and University of Melbourne have been awarded a grant from the Australian Department of Education and Training, under the HEPPP National Priority Pool scheme, to develop an International Literature Review on Equity in Higher Education. This work will be a significant asset for the Australian field of Equity in Higher Education.
Featured story • 15 Apr 2019
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Featured story • 15 Apr 2019
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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.