
Research and Innovation
News • 18 Jul 2025
Pulsating microneedles painless alternative to traditional needles
A new transdermal drug delivery method using pulsating, fabricated microneedles presents a promising alternative to traditional painful subcutaneous injections.
News • 15 Jul 2025
National TRaCE Showcase spotlights clean energy commercialisation
The Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) Program—led by UNSW Sydney and the University of Newcastle—marked the halfway point of its four-year initiative with a major technology showcase and the official opening of two new state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Newcastle today.
News • 15 Jul 2025
I2N connects students with international startups thanks to $572,000 NCP grant
I2N's first 2025 New Colombo Plan innovation tour kicks off in June, with 40 students heading to Hong Kong for placements with successful startup companies.
News • 14 Jul 2025
$1.5m grant to boost world-leading mineral processing technology
University of Newcastle Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin has been awarded an Australian Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovation grant of more than $1.5m to advance technology that is critical in the mining and mineral processing industry.
News • 26 Jun 2025
$1.27m ARC Linkage funding to improve animal health and grow Australia’s biomanufacturing capability
Delivering innovative solutions to improve food security, public health and environmental sustainability, two University of Newcastle research teams have secured more than $1.27million through the latest round of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects funding
News • 20 Jun 2025
Big beanie day at the Bar on the Hill
The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle took to the Bar on the Hill on Monday June 16 for a massive Mark Hughes Foundation Beanie for Brain Cancer beanie day.
News • 18 Jun 2025
University of Newcastle ranked 2nd in World for Climate Action
The University of Newcastle’s strong commitment to sustainability has been recognised globally, with the university ranking second in the world for Climate Action in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
News • 11 Jun 2025
World Ranking of Best Medicine Scientists features influential research leader
Renowned neurogastroenterologist Laureate Professor Nick Talley has achieved recognition for a second year running as Australia’s number one medicine researcher in a global ranking of influential medical scientists.
News • 09 Jun 2025
Secret koala population uncovered on city fringe
A landmark survey has uncovered a hidden koala population living on the fringe of a major city, using thermal drone searches with spotlight verification and statistical modelling.
News • 03 Jun 2025
Astronomers gain unprecedented insight into the formation of a planet 850 lightyears away
On a quest to understand how planets are formed – and ultimately how Earth fits into the cosmic picture – astronomers have uncovered the chemical composition of an exoplanet 850 lightyears away with unprecedented precision.
News • 22 May 2025
Newcastle engineer shines under Australian Academy of Science spotlight
In recognition of his boundless contributions to the field of electrical engineering, the Australian Academy of Science has today announced University of Newcastle Emeritus Professor Rick Middleton as a Fellow of the Academy.
News • 22 May 2025
First researchers announced for accelerator program tackling sepsis, stroke, IVF and hearing
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has announced the first group of innovators selected for the Newcastle Permanent Innovation Accelerator …
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