Research and Innovation
News • 07 Mar 2019
Mark Hughes Foundation awards innovation in brain cancer
Five highly innovative brain cancer research projects have received over $725,000 in funding from the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) following a nationwide call-out and scientific review by experts in the field.
News • 07 Mar 2019
University welcomes Pacific Island students who will help tackle environmental problems in their region
Three Pacific Islands students are set to undertake research focusing on the environmental protection of vulnerable island and ocean ecosystems that will directly benefit their communities
News • 28 Feb 2019
Engineer and innovator honoured for significant contributions to the field
Engineer and leader in the field of geotechnical rock mechanics, Professor Anna Giacomini, has been honoured with a 2019 John Booker Medal for her exemplary contributions to science and engineering.
News • 27 Feb 2019
Altitude Accord partnership to grow future defence workforce
Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) will today launch a strategic partnership with two key partners to bring transformative developments to undergraduate curriculum at the University of Newcastle and develop the future high-value skills of a new generation workforce.
News • 26 Feb 2019
Researchers awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarships
Recognised for their potential to create global impact in their fields, three University of Newcastle researchers will receive prestigious Australian-American Fulbright Scholarships in a presentation at Parliament House this week.
News • 25 Feb 2019
Leading the way to a more equitable future
The University has been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the fifth consecutive year by the Workplace …
News • 25 Feb 2019
New technology offers promising manufacturing potential for Australia
The University of Newcastle has been awarded funding to investigate the possibility of transforming low emission coal directly into a carbon fibre material.
News • 20 Feb 2019
‘Stage within a city’ unveiled for Honeysuckle campus
A sleek, sophisticated, transparent building with smart glazing will create a ‘stage within the city’ for the University of Newcastle, …
News • 18 Feb 2019
Study to help over-65s stay stronger
A new clinical trial at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) aims to help over-65s build muscle strength and reduce falls.
News • 15 Feb 2019
Aquatic drones capture shark paralysis after catch and release
An underwater drone has highlighted that catch and release fishing may have significant damaging effects on sharks, increasing their risk …
News • 14 Feb 2019
Funding awarded for innovative cancer research
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded career fellowships worth more than $1.6 million for research into innovative cancer treatment.
News • 11 Feb 2019
Asthma drugs in head-to-head battle
Hunter researchers will be conducting a head-to-head comparison of two new-generation drugs designed to help those with severe asthma.
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