News
News • 09 Nov 2016
Cracks exist in Australia’s drought management
UON's Dr Anthony Kiem has brought to light the unique danger of drought in Australia if we rely solely on the patterns observed in the instrumental record.
News • 08 Nov 2016
NASA recruits UON scientist for climate change mission
NASA has appointed University of Newcastle (UON) Professor Shin-Chan Han as part of an elite research group aimed at measuring climate change from space.
News • 04 Nov 2016
Unlikely urban frog discovery surprises scientists
A UON biologist has made the incredible discovery of a new frog species nearby Newcastle Airport, Australia.
News • 01 Nov 2016
Rethinking future urban development at United Nations conference
UON's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen, and CIFAL Newcastle Director, Associate Professor Graham Brewer, attended the UN Habitat III Conference.
News • 01 Nov 2016
UON attracts over $5.7 million in ARC funding to support future research
Including a prestigious ARC Future Fellowship for $930,000 awarded to Associate Professor Sarah Wright.
News • 28 Oct 2016
Collaborative space Three76 throws open its doors to innovation
A brand new innovation space run by UON will officially open its doors to welcome its first clients this week, marking an exciting step for the Hunter.
News • 27 Oct 2016
UON awarded over $5.6 million in NHMRC funding
UON is delighted to announce the following successful researchers in the latest round of NHMRC funding.
News • 25 Oct 2016
Helping our Central Coast kids achieve their educational goals
A forum aimed at helping to bridge the regional skills gap by increasing equity in education will be held on the Central Coast at the end of October.
News • 24 Oct 2016
Outstanding alumni acknowledged for their work shaping the future
Outstanding alumni acknowledged for their work shaping the future
News • 21 Oct 2016
$2.2 million grant for quit-smoking trial helping pregnant Aboriginal mums
Aboriginal mums will benefit from a culturally appropriate quit smoking program.
News • 17 Oct 2016
Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin awarded for innovation
Congratulations to Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin who was awarded the 2016 NSW Premier’s Prize for Energy Innovation in NSW.
News • 13 Oct 2016
Clean water collaboration wins major International award
University of Newcastle’s Professor Robert Melchers has received an international award with a team of national and international researchers and water utilitie
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.