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Research shows a possible link between the number of fast-food outlets and heart attacks

17 March 2021

Researchers from the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Health (HNE Health) have found that for each new fast-food outlet the number of heart attacks per 100,000 people went up by four.

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Helping Communities Stay Healthy and Well

8 April 2020

Generous philanthropic support from University staff, alumni, community members and local organisations have helped the Family Action Centre at the University to expand its work with children in vulnerable communities.

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Bengalla Continues a Rich History of Local Collaboration for Community Gain

8 April 2019

Upper Hunter communities will benefit from a new philanthropic partnership - the new collaboration is between Bengalla Mining Company and the Hunter Research Foundation (HRF) Centre at the University of Newcastle.

Hunter Pilot Biorefinery

Work starts on world-class biorefinery for the Hunter

17 January 2019

Work has started on the first bio-renewables research facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere which will put the Hunter region on the map as a national hub for bio-renewables research, development and commercialisation.

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Research capabilities on show in the Upper Hunter

6 June 2018

New research projects and opportunities for industry collaboration will be showcased in Muswellbrook today at an event hosted by the University of Newcastle’s Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) Doctoral Training Centre (DTC).

40 years of medicine

Newcastle's pioneering medical program celebrates milestone

18 May 2018

Four decades ago the University of Newcastle’s Foundation Dean of Medicine, Professor David Maddison, was promised a free hand to create an innovative medical program.

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Upper Hunter region receives a bio-renewable boost

4 May 2018

A revolutionary bio-renewable energy project borne in the Hunter is one step closer to implementation following the announcement of $4.6 million in funding from the New South Wales Government to construct the Hunter Pilot Biorefinery (HPB) in Muswellbrook.

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STEM pilot program a great success

23 November 2017

The HunterWiSE 2017 Pilot Program culminated in a final presentation on Wednesday the 1st of November 2017. Students from Muswellbrook High School gathered at UON Upper Hunter in Muswellbrook to present their projects to an audience of family, friends, industry representatives, and academics from the University of Newcastle.

UON Upper Hunter

UON expands its presence in the Upper Hunter region

30 October 2017

Building on a landmark partnership between the University of Newcastle (UON) and Muswellbrook Shire Council, the economic diversification of the Upper Hunter will receive a boost from today as UON establishes a physical presence in the region.

UON Upper Hunter facilities

Hunter Innovation Precinct

8 August 2016

A partnership between Muswellbrook Shire Council and the University of Newcastle has enabled the establishment of a tertiary education and research precinct in the Muswellbrook CBD.

Innovation Hub

Million-dollar investment for regional incubator spaces

15 July 2016

The University of Newcastle (UON) has received $1 million in state funding to support the development of an Integrated Innovation Network across the Hunter regions.