Research and Innovation
News • 04 Jun 2019
Matt Gijselman appointed NUW Alliance CEO
Mr Matt Gijselman has been appointed as CEO of the NUW Alliance,
News • 27 May 2019
Vice-Chancellor receives scientific honour
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of his significant and ongoing contribution to the field of science.
News • 23 May 2019
Partnership to protect oceans from oil spills
A remediation programme to protect island ecosystems from damage caused by oil pollution from World War II wrecks sunk in the Pacific Ocean has launched in Newcastle Harbour.
News • 20 May 2019
Leading the defence against superbugs
A new multimillion-dollar project will develop an artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance system to better understand and tackle the cycle of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Australia.
News • 20 May 2019
WHO and Hunter researchers to fight global health problems
The World Health Organisation (WHO) will collaborate with Newcastle health researchers to drive the global efforts fighting non-communicable diseases, including …
News • 13 May 2019
Disaster Master the best ‘hack’ for resilience
Disaster Master, a mobile-based application that gamifies challenges based on real disaster situations to educate people on how to prevent, …
News • 10 May 2019
Religious diversity key to social cohesion despite short-term challenges
While changes to religious diversity may lead to a short-term friction within communities, long term benefits are clear as society adjusts to multiculturalism, new research has shown.
News • 09 May 2019
New support will help pregnant Indigenous women quit smoking
A new multi-million dollar initiative will provide health professionals with additional training and resources to help support Indigenous women quit smoking during pregnancy.
News • 08 May 2019
A healthy gut can keep your lungs happy
A team of researchers from the HMRI Centre for Asthma and Respiratory Diseases is focused on the benefits of eating fibre in people who have asthma.
News • 06 May 2019
Linkage Projects connect researchers to achieve real-world solutions
The University of Newcastle has been successful in securing more than $700,000 in the latest round of funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
News • 02 May 2019
Vale Laureate Professor Scott Sloan AO
The University of Newcastle community is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of world-renowned geotechnical engineer, Laureate Professor Scott Sloan AO, on Tuesday 23 April 2019.
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.
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