Research and Innovation
News • 21 Jan 2020
Support for business owners impacted by bushfires
Small business owners whose business premises have been impacted by bushfires can access temporary coworking deskspace operated by several NSW …
News • 21 Jan 2020
Smoking increases risk of complications after surgery, joint WHO study finds
People who smoke cigarettes are at a significantly higher risk of post-surgical complications including heart and lung injuries, infections and delayed or impaired wound healing, a new study has found.
News • 18 Dec 2019
NHMRC awards $9.3 million to 13 University of Newcastle projects
The University of Newcastle has received more than $9.3 million in funding to support projects aiming to solve some of the world’s most critical health problems and improve the lives of millions of Australians.
News • 18 Dec 2019
Disadvantaged students set to benefit from research grant focussed on mental health
More than $480,000 has been awarded to explore new ways to improve the mental well-being of university students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
News • 16 Dec 2019
Honorary degrees awarded to renowned leaders
Prominent politicians, an acclaimed journalist, and a champion for the visually impaired are among those who will receive Honorary Doctorates …
News • 16 Dec 2019
Students celebrate success at Callaghan graduation
More than 1,000 University of Newcastle students will doff their caps and celebrate the results of thousands of hours of …
News • 12 Dec 2019
New Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) joins in 2020
Professor Mark Hoffman will join the University of Newcastle's executive leadership team as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) in March 2020.
News • 11 Dec 2019
Hydro Harvester is making a splash to solve global water shortage
In what could be a game-changer for solving the world’s water shortage problem, an atmospheric water generator (AWG) developed at the University of Newcastle is one step closer to commercialisation.
News • 28 Nov 2019
Boundless opportunities on the African horizon
A new centre that will drive Australia-Africa education, research and innovation with the hope of improving life in both continents …
News • 27 Nov 2019
Local researchers shine in global Highly Cited Researchers list
Four University of Newcastle researchers have been announced as Highly Cited Researchers for 2019 by Clarivate Analytics' Web of Science Group.
News • 26 Nov 2019
War dead research and geometric flows the focus from $800,000 funding
Two early career researchers have received around $800,000 to enable them to conduct research into areas of national importance at …
News • 14 Nov 2019
Investment to support female researchers
Ten promising University of Newcastle researchers have received funding to support the development of their academic careers. The investment, which totals $300,000, is part of the 2020 Women in Research (WIR) Fellowship, which is designed to champion diversity and gender equity at the University.
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