Research and Innovation
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Aquatic drones capture shark paralysis after catch and release
Friday, 15 February 2019
An underwater drone has highlighted that catch and release fishing may have significant damaging effects on sharks, increasing their risk of predation.
Funding awarded for innovative cancer research
Thursday, 14 February 2019
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded career fellowships worth more than $1.6 million for research into innovative cancer treatment.
Asthma drugs in head-to-head battle
Monday, 11 February 2019
Hunter researchers will be conducting a head-to-head comparison of two new-generation drugs designed to help those with severe asthma.
Dr Michael Ruppert receives IEEE Best Paper Award
Monday, 4 February 2019
Dr Michael Ruppert, a research associate in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computing, attended the IEEE Control Systems Society Awards Ceremony at the 2018 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control in Miami, Florida, on December 18, 2018, to accept the outstanding paper award from the journal IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology.
Fulbright 2019 applications open
Monday, 4 February 2019
Applications for 2019 Fulbright Scholarships are now open for researchers looking to build connections and collaborate with peers in the US.
Computer Scientist nominated for Rotary Humanitarian STAR Award
Friday, 1 February 2019
A Newcastle-based computer scientist, Professor Pablo Moscato, is a nominee for the prestigious Rotary Humanitarian STAR (Science, Technology, Aerospace, Robotics) Award.
Researchers jump to action to save threatened frog species
Thursday, 24 January 2019
As part of a new conservation initiative, community members in the Sydney Basin area will learn to identify frogs by their call.
Funding signals new hope for multiple sclerosis treatment
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Hunter researchers will help advance vital prevention and treatment methods for thousands of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) following a funding announcement today from MS Research Australia.