News
News • 02 Mar 2017
Funding boost for Newcastle cancer researcher
Conjoint Professor Stephen Ackland has received $450,000 to further treatment for rectal cancer
News • 22 Feb 2017
New Research Fellowship dedicated to brain cancer
Nationally-renowned radiation oncologist Dr Mike Fay has been named the inaugural recipient of a HMRI Research Fellowship dedicated to brain cancer.
News • 22 Feb 2017
Significant Biripi sculpture connects community to country
New sculpture at the University of Newcastle’s (UON) Manning Education Centre in Taree is set to honour the significance of the Biripi people in the region.
News • 21 Feb 2017
New approach to child protection needed: report
A parent and family inclusive approach to child protection and foster care is urgently needed in Australia, a report to be launched today will recommend.
News • 17 Feb 2017
Senior smiles shine with spotlight on oral health
$540,000 to advance senior smiles oral health program central coast
News • 17 Feb 2017
UON researchers awarded Cancer Institute NSW Fellowships
Three UON researchers have been awarded prestigious Cancer Institute NSW fellowships to investigate new treatments for cancers with poor survival rates.
News • 16 Feb 2017
UON Represents on new school of entrepreneurship board
World-leading Sydney School of Entrepreneurship announces board
News • 16 Feb 2017
Supplement shows postmenopausal benefits in cognition and pain
Taking a small dose of resveratrol twice daily can boost cognitive performance in postmenopausal women and also alleviate their experience of chronic pain
News • 14 Feb 2017
National Geographic Smart Cities
National Geographic has announced Newcastle amongst the World’s Smart Cities that have risen to the challenges of 21st century urban life.
News • 07 Feb 2017
Student teachers to be empowered in new DADEE delivery
UON's pioneering DADEE program is entering a new phase involving student teachers to evaluate its broader community impact and cement its sustainability.
News • 03 Feb 2017
Remarkable friendship honoured with Ma & Morley Scholarship Program
The Jack Ma Foundation will give US$20 million to fund a first of its kind scholarship program at UON.
News • 01 Feb 2017
Fathers often overlooked in children’s obesity prevention programs
Study finds dads often absent from studies that test best ways to treat obesity in children.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.