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News • 28 Feb 2019

Engineer and innovator honoured for significant contributions to the field

Engineer and leader in the field of geotechnical rock mechanics, Professor Anna Giacomini, has been honoured with a 2019 John Booker Medal for her exemplary contributions to science and engineering.

News • 21 Nov 2017

Bright star of Australian science recognised with Academy Awards

Associate Professor Shanyong Wang was honoured with the 2018 John Booker Medal

News • 07 Oct 2015

Third UON Laureate Professor named NSW Scientist of the Year

Eminent University of Newcastle (UON) geotechnical engineer, Laureate Professor Scott Sloan, has been named the 2015 New South Wales’ Scientist of the Year.

News • 06 May 2015

Prestigious honour for UON Laureate Professor

The University of Newcastle's Laureate Professor Scott Sloan has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to The Royal Society.

News • 23 Jul 2014

ARC Future Fellows

UON secures record funding under 2014 scheme

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