Research and Innovation
News • 28 Aug 2015
Sustainable energy research powers developing world
A breakthrough sustainable energy technology at the University of Newcastle (UON) could help solve the global challenge of rural electrification in developing c
News • 24 Aug 2015
Twitter levels playing field for adults with no speech
Researchers who met on Twitter are exploring how it can help people with speech impediments to find a voice.
News • 13 Aug 2015
$3.3m grant to improve dementia care and quality of life
A multi-institute research team, led by UON's Laureate Professor Rob Sanson-Fisher look to improve dementia care.
News • 11 Aug 2015
Survey to explore junk food 'addiction' in young adults
How does the brain react to certain food? Can we really be addicted?
News • 10 Aug 2015
Top Research Honour
Professor John Forbes receives the 2015 Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Research
News • 10 Aug 2015
Are PE teachers biased against overweight children?
University of Newcastle researchers have found PE teachers are biased against obese school children.
News • 07 Aug 2015
New app-roach to balancing sleep and exercise
A UON and HMRI researcher is studying the link between sleep and physical activity..
News • 07 Aug 2015
LANDMARK RESEARCH INTO ABORIGINES PROTECTION BOARD
First comprehensive study into the activities of the NSW Aborigines Protection Board begins.
News • 06 Aug 2015
NSW Governor visits UON
The University of Newcastle was honoured by a visit to campus by the Governor of NSW.
News • 30 Jul 2015
Why don't young men eat fruit and veg?
A University of Newcastle and HMRI researcher wants to learn why young men don't eat enough fruit and veg.
News • 28 Jul 2015
University of Newcastle researchers commence Medical Cannabis Trials
The University of Newcastle will undertake critical research into medical cannabis.
News • 23 Jul 2015
Researchers trialling state-of-the-art analysis for neck pain
UON and HMRI researchers are investigating new ways to diagnose and treat students with neck pain.
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