Goal 3:
Good Health and Well-being
Good Health and Well-being
Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development.
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2025
4 ways to stress less during your HSC
Try these expert-backed strategies for keeping stress levels down during HSC year and beyond.
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Air is an overlooked source of nutrients - evidence shows we can inhale some vitamins
You know that feeling you get when you take a breath of fresh air in nature? There may be more to it than a simple lack of pollution. When we think of nutrients, we think of things we obtain from our diet. But a careful look at the scientific literature shows there is strong evidence humans can also absorb some nutrients from the air.
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2024
2023
6 reasons why it’s so hard to see a GP
Australians are delaying care or attending emergency departments because they can’t get in to see a GP. GP serrvices are shrinking rapidly, with estimates Australia will be 11,500 GPs short by 2032. So why is it harder to access and afford GP care? Here are six key reasons why.
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Australia's preparation for the next disaster
Flood victims' continuing struggle to find suitable housing long after the February-March flooding subsided has exposed a critical gap in our plans for recovery from natural disasters.
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News
2025
$1.27m ARC Linkage funding to improve animal health and grow Australia’s biomanufacturing capability
Delivering innovative solutions to improve food security, public health and environmental sustainability, two University of Newcastle research teams have secured more than $1.27million through the latest round of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects funding
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$18.7 million boost for brain cancer breakthrough renews hope for families
A Newcastle-led research team, backed by national and international experts, is forging ahead in its mission to develop a life-saving treatment for the most aggressive and lethal of brain cancers – high grade gliomas (HGG), following the announcement of an $18.7 million Australian Government grant.
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$2 million NHMRC grant brings childhood cancer cure step closer
A University of Newcastle research team has been awarded a $2 million National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant to help progress its mission to develop breakthrough treatments for the most lethal form of childhood cancer, diffuse midline glioma (DMG).
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$3 million NHMRC grant to help remove lag in implementing proven, chronic disease programs
The Hunter region will lead a landmark new Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) tackling the debilitating lag in implementing proven healthcare programs and policies designed to tackle the nation’s most pressing chronic diseases.
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$8 million in funding to boost Australia’s preventive health strategies
Professor Luke Wolfenden is leading preventive health research through the University of Newcastle, backed by nearly $8 million in grant funding.
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AI driving breakthroughs in inflammatory bowel disease
Generous funding from The McCusker Charitable Foundation is helping University of Newcastle researchers use artificial intelligence (AI) to fast-track treatment innovations for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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An innovative new approach to Social Work education at the University of Newcastle
This news story is promoting the new program - Master of Social Work Qualifying.
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Australian Rotary Health Supports life-saving research
Leading experts in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Newcastle have made a significant discovery that may unlock the secrets of heart disease with support from Australian Rotary Health.
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2023
2022
Events
2025
Australia’s health prevention programs set for $5m NHMRC check up
The University of Newcastle will lead a national research program aiming to transform Australia’s health prevention system and reduce the chronic disease burden.
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Australia’s health prevention programs set for $5m NHMRC check up
The University of Newcastle will lead a national research program aiming to transform Australia’s health prevention system and reduce the chronic disease burden.
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Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Apply to study a degree in biomedical science and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) (from 2026)
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Bachelor of Education (Primary)
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Bachelor of Education (Primary) (from 2026)
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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (from 2026)
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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)
Apply to study a degree in medical radiation science (diagnostic radiography) and graduate with employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)
Apply to study a degree in medical radiation science (nuclear medicine) and graduate with employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy)
Apply to study a degree in medical radiation science (radiation therapy) and graduate with employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program)
Apply to study a degree in medicine (joint medical program) and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Midwifery
Apply to study a degree in midwifery and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Nursing
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Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Apply to study a degree in occupational therapy and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Apply to study a degree in oral health therapy and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Apply to study a degree in pharmacy and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
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$1.3m funding to better prepare for heatwaves
A project which aims to improve preparedness for the escalating threat of heatwaves in regional NSW, has been awarded more than $1.3m funding through the Disaster Ready Fund – an Australian Government initiative that supports projects which address the physical and social impacts of disasters on communities.
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$1.3m funding to better prepare for heatwaves
A project which aims to improve preparedness for the escalating threat of heatwaves in regional NSW, has been awarded more than $1.3m funding through the Disaster Ready Fund – an Australian Government initiative that supports projects which address the physical and social impacts of disasters on communities.
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$1.7million ARC Linkage funding to engineer sustainable solutions
Holding promise to drive sustainable solutions to deliver better outcomes for Australia, three University of Newcastle engineering research projects will share in $1.7million funding awarded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Program.
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$1.7million ARC Linkage funding to engineer sustainable solutions
Holding promise to drive sustainable solutions to deliver better outcomes for Australia, three University of Newcastle engineering research projects will share in $1.7million funding awarded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Program.
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$10.3m NHMRC Investigator grants help search for health solutions
Six University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded more than $10.3m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to tackle health problems such as pre-term labour, schizophrenia, endometrial and lung cancers, as well as asthma.
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$10.3m NHMRC Investigator grants help search for health solutions
Six University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded more than $10.3m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to tackle health problems such as pre-term labour, schizophrenia, endometrial and lung cancers, as well as asthma.
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$10.6m MRFF funding boosts researchers’ mission to improve Australia’s health
Seven University of Newcastle teams have secured more than $10.6m in Australian government funding to help solve some of the nation’s most pressing health issues.
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$10.6m MRFF funding boosts researchers’ mission to improve Australia’s health
Seven University of Newcastle teams have secured more than $10.6m in Australian government funding to help solve some of the nation’s most pressing health issues.
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$12m program rolling out regional diabetes care
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), Hunter New England Health Local Health District (HNELHD), the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECCPHN) and the University of Newcastle are improving access to diabetes care in rural and regional areas.
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$12m program rolling out regional diabetes care
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), Hunter New England Health Local Health District (HNELHD), the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECCPHN) and the University of Newcastle are improving access to diabetes care in rural and regional areas.
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$1m Mark Hughes Foundation investment to accelerate race to brain cancer cure
The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) has today announced a $1m investment to bring two of Australia’s leading brain cancer research centres together in their mission to accelerate progress towards a cure.
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$1m Mark Hughes Foundation investment to accelerate race to brain cancer cure
The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) has today announced a $1m investment to bring two of Australia’s leading brain cancer research centres together in their mission to accelerate progress towards a cure.
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$1m supports immunology and microbiology researchers
Two Newcastle scientists are among six promising researchers recognised with a prestigious NSW Government grant designed to support and build health and medical research talent in NSW.
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$1m supports immunology and microbiology researchers
Two Newcastle scientists are among six promising researchers recognised with a prestigious NSW Government grant designed to support and build health and medical research talent in NSW.
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$1m to improve schizophrenia treatment
Professor Murray Cairns has been awarded $1 million in NSW Government funding to explore genetically informed precision medicine for schizophrenia using human cerebral organoids.
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$1m to improve schizophrenia treatment
Professor Murray Cairns has been awarded $1 million in NSW Government funding to explore genetically informed precision medicine for schizophrenia using human cerebral organoids.
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$2.1m to beat rare genetic disease cystic fibrosis
University of Newcastle respiratory disease expert Professor Peter Wark will lead a new $2.1m project to develop targeted treatments for the rare genetic and life-threatening disease cystic fibrosis, which damages the lungs and digestive system.
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$2.1m to beat rare genetic disease cystic fibrosis
University of Newcastle respiratory disease expert Professor Peter Wark will lead a new $2.1m project to develop targeted treatments for the rare genetic and life-threatening disease cystic fibrosis, which damages the lungs and digestive system.
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$2.2 million in ARC Discovery grants to help boost Australian life
Four University of Newcastle research teams have secured more than $2.2 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery grants to help expand Australia’s knowledge base and research capability.
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$2.2 million in ARC Discovery grants to help boost Australian life
Four University of Newcastle research teams have secured more than $2.2 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery grants to help expand Australia’s knowledge base and research capability.
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$3.6m NHMRC funding fuels innovative ideas
Premature birth, severe asthma and sperm stress will be a key focus for innovative researchers from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), who were successful in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grants.
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$3.6m NHMRC funding fuels innovative ideas
Premature birth, severe asthma and sperm stress will be a key focus for innovative researchers from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), who were successful in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grants.
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$3.9m in NHMRC grants to fight global health problem
Two University of Newcastle researchers will focus on one of the world’s most insidious diseases – cancer, supported by more than $3.9m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants.
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$3.9m in NHMRC grants to fight global health problem
Two University of Newcastle researchers will focus on one of the world’s most insidious diseases – cancer, supported by more than $3.9m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants.
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$4.8m NHMRC Investigator grants to improve health of our communities
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded $4.8m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to find solutions to health problems such as pre-term birth and male infertility.
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$4.8m NHMRC Investigator grants to improve health of our communities
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded $4.8m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to find solutions to health problems such as pre-term birth and male infertility.
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$4.8m NHMRC Investigator grants to improve health of our communities
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded $4.8m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to find solutions to health problems such as pre-term birth and male infertility.
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$4.8m NHMRC Investigator grants to improve health of our communities
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded $4.8m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to find solutions to health problems such as pre-term birth and male infertility.
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$9.3m awarded to Newcastle health research projects aiming to improve lives
Using facial recognition to transform genetic diagnosis of children with intellectual disability and a community-led breastfeeding support program for Indigenous families are among five Hunter research projects awarded more than $9.3m in Australian government health and medical funding.
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$9.3m awarded to Newcastle health research projects aiming to improve lives
Using facial recognition to transform genetic diagnosis of children with intellectual disability and a community-led breastfeeding support program for Indigenous families are among five Hunter research projects awarded more than $9.3m in Australian government health and medical funding.
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1,400 students from around Australia and the world set to graduate
More than 1,400 students will celebrate the culmination of their studies at the University of Newcastle graduation ceremonies this week.
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1,400 students from around Australia and the world set to graduate
More than 1,400 students will celebrate the culmination of their studies at the University of Newcastle graduation ceremonies this week.
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2022 HMRI Researchers of the Year announced
University of Newcastle’s Professor Brett Nixon is the 2022 Hunter Medical Research Institute Researcher of the Year.
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2022 HMRI Researchers of the Year announced
University of Newcastle’s Professor Brett Nixon is the 2022 Hunter Medical Research Institute Researcher of the Year.
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2024 seed funded research with University of Waikato
Goal 3 = Projects on palliative care for Chinese elderly, indigenous medicinal plant knowledge Goal 4 = Project on indigenous perspectives on history Goal 5 = Project on contraceptive use for LGBTQ+ Goal 10 = Projects on contraceptive use for LGBTQ+, equitable practices to encourage indigenous GPs, indigenous perspectives on history, palliative care for Chinese elderly, indigenous medicinal plant knowledge Goal 13 = project on coastal science Goal 15 = Projects on AI Farming tool and biodiversity conservation
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2024 seed funded research with University of Waikato
Goal 3 = Projects on palliative care for Chinese elderly, indigenous medicinal plant knowledge Goal 4 = Project on indigenous perspectives on history Goal 5 = Project on contraceptive use for LGBTQ+ Goal 10 = Projects on contraceptive use for LGBTQ+, equitable practices to encourage indigenous GPs, indigenous perspectives on history, palliative care for Chinese elderly, indigenous medicinal plant knowledge Goal 13 = project on coastal science Goal 15 = Projects on AI Farming tool and biodiversity conservation
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566 people get behind University’s Gifting Day
Seven initiatives are set to receive vital funds, with the University of Newcastle’s Gifting Day raising more than $230,000 through the support of 566 donors and ambassadors.
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566 people get behind University’s Gifting Day
Seven initiatives are set to receive vital funds, with the University of Newcastle’s Gifting Day raising more than $230,000 through the support of 566 donors and ambassadors.
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A Global Survey to Explore SDG Prioritisation Among Young People
CIFAL Newcastle is developing a survey to explore university students’ prioritisation and perceptions of the SDGs. It will also explore students characteristics to determine how these may impact prioritisation of SDGs, including gender, discipline of study or location.
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A Journey Through Aging, Art, and Creativity
On September 30th, I had the pleasure of attending the Ageing , Art, and Creativity symposium hosted at the Q building of the University of Newcastle. The symposium was attended by Researchers, Elderly Care Practitioners, students and members from the community of Newcastle. The registered number of attendees were 60 with many travelling interstate to attend
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A Journey Through Aging, Art, and Creativity
On September 30th, I had the pleasure of attending the Ageing , Art, and Creativity symposium hosted at the Q building of the University of Newcastle. The symposium was attended by Researchers, Elderly Care Practitioners, students and members from the community of Newcastle. The registered number of attendees were 60 with many travelling interstate to attend
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A mosquito-driven mission
A University of Newcastle competition was the catalyst for an e-commerce clothing business aimed at protecting people from mosquito-borne diseases.
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A return to Indigenous-led solutions may be our only hope to reverse plastics pollution
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A return to Indigenous-led solutions may be our only hope to reverse plastics pollution
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Aboriginal ear surgeon honoured with Menzies Medallion
Australia’s first Aboriginal surgeon, the highly acclaimed ear, nose and throat surgeon, Associate Professor Kelvin Kong has been awarded the prestigious Menzies Medallion.
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Aboriginal ear surgeon honoured with Menzies Medallion
Australia’s first Aboriginal surgeon, the highly acclaimed ear, nose and throat surgeon, Associate Professor Kelvin Kong has been awarded the prestigious Menzies Medallion.
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AI vs humans: Are AI chatbots ready for real mental health conversations?
Researchers from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are investigating if AI chatbots can help fill the critical service gap in support services by providing empathetic, 24-hour mental health support.
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AI vs humans: Are AI chatbots ready for real mental health conversations?
Researchers from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are investigating if AI chatbots can help fill the critical service gap in support services by providing empathetic, 24-hour mental health support.
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Almost $3m grant secured for sector-first in Indigenous health research
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Almost $3m grant secured for sector-first in Indigenous health research
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An update on the University’s response to the National Student Safety Survey
The University's response to the National Student Safety Survey (NSSS) is the draft Action Plan for the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) at the University of Newcastle 2022 – 2025.
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An update on the University’s response to the National Student Safety Survey
The University's response to the National Student Safety Survey (NSSS) is the draft Action Plan for the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) at the University of Newcastle 2022 – 2025.
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Aradhana finds strength in supporting others
Motivated to become a nurse after helping care for her mum, Aradhana (Anna) knew she wanted to dedicate her life to supporting people when they need it most.
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Aradhana finds strength in supporting others
Motivated to become a nurse after helping care for her mum, Aradhana (Anna) knew she wanted to dedicate her life to supporting people when they need it most.
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Associate Professor Matt Dun named Lake Mac Ambassador for 2023
University of Newcastle cancer researcher, Associate Professor Matt Dun, has been selected as Lake Macquarie’s Ambassador of the Year for 2023.
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Associate Professor Matt Dun named Lake Mac Ambassador for 2023
University of Newcastle cancer researcher, Associate Professor Matt Dun, has been selected as Lake Macquarie’s Ambassador of the Year for 2023.
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Associate Professor Rachel Sutherland celebrated in NHMRC 10 of the best
Translational researcher Associate Professor Rachel Sutherland has been recognised in the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) 10 of the Best list for 2024.
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Associate Professor Rachel Sutherland celebrated in NHMRC 10 of the best
Translational researcher Associate Professor Rachel Sutherland has been recognised in the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) 10 of the Best list for 2024.
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Asthma in pregnancy toolkit rolls out to help stop flare-ups
A world first Asthma and Pregnancy Toolkit designed to improve the health of pregnant women and their babies will be rolled out across the ACT.
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Asthma in pregnancy toolkit rolls out to help stop flare-ups
A world first Asthma and Pregnancy Toolkit designed to improve the health of pregnant women and their babies will be rolled out across the ACT.
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Asthma study to test effectiveness of smart inhalers
Improving asthma management through better compliance with medication schedules has been shown to be effective in reducing exacerbations and consequently hospitalisations.
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Asthma study to test effectiveness of smart inhalers
Improving asthma management through better compliance with medication schedules has been shown to be effective in reducing exacerbations and consequently hospitalisations.
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Australian-first network to drive collaboration across digital health research and education
The University of Newcastle has been announced an inaugural member of an Australian first, national, cross-university network that will advocate for, and advance digital health, through collaboration and evidence-based research.
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Australian-first network to drive collaboration across digital health research and education
The University of Newcastle has been announced an inaugural member of an Australian first, national, cross-university network that will advocate for, and advance digital health, through collaboration and evidence-based research.
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