Research and Innovation

With little known about young Australians’ perceptions of nutritional value and portion size of snack foods, UON is putting the sweet tooth to the test.

The creator of Frozen and Frozen 2 Chris Buck is making an epic journey to UON to share the secrets of innovative creativity.

Researchers at the University of Newcastle have developed a salvia-based glucose test using a 2D printer, which could spell the end of blood tests for diabetics

One of Europe’s premier international prizes for emerging respiratory researchers has been awarded to Dr Malcolm Starkey from the University of Newcastle.

HMRI researcher A/Prof Jeannette Lechner-Scott is investigating the environmental risk factors surrounding multiple sclerosis after receiving a $220,000 project

A new magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) technique may reduce or delay the need for preventive mastectomies among women at high risk of breast cancer.

Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment & Remediation of the Environment CRC CARE will be based at the University of Newcastle.

breast cancer study shows need to expand gene screening, University of Newcastle

Teen boys from 14 Hunter and Central Coast high schools are now fitter and spending less time in front of screens.

UON Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics Clare Collins is leading a national campaign to encourage Australians to cook at home and win the battle of the bulge

The University of Newcastle's $95 million NeW Space project will drive renewal in the city and provide key learning for students.

The Strokefinder MD100 holds promise of early detection to potentially allow treatment to be administered en route to hospital.