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News • 12 Dec 2024

University-made Printed Solar powers Coldplay concerts

Printed Solar, a 100% recyclable solar material developed by researchers at the University of Newcastle, is helping power Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres world tour thanks to a collaboration between the iconic band, Kardinia Energy (the technology's commercialisation partner), and the University’s Centre for Organic Electronics (COE).

News • 06 Mar 2024

Inaugural Showcase debuts cutting-edge solar and hydrogen technologies

More than 200 industry, government officials, researchers, start-ups and university staff came together yesterday to celebrate the achievements of the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy program in its first year, namely establishing $117M in industry co-funded R&D projects focused on bringing disruptive technologies to market.

News • 28 Feb 2024

Pain-free diabetes test wins Shaping Australia Award

A revolutionary biosensor poised to change the treatment of diabetes forever, has been crowned winner of the prestigious Shaping Australia ‘Problem Solver’ Award.

News • 13 Jul 2021

World-first needle-free diabetes test

A world-first, pain-free diabetes test developed at the University of Newcastle could be in the hands of consumers following $6.3 million in funding to establish the first manufacturing facility for the device.

News • 29 Aug 2018

Electric partnership powers energy innovation

A powerful new industry-research collaboration is signaling the emergence of a new renewable energy market – organic printed solar.

News • 23 Mar 2018

University of Newcastle welcomes its first American Fulbright Scholars

In an historic first, under a partnership agreement with Australian-American Fulbright Commission, the University of Newcastle will officially welcome three American Fulbright Scholars this week.

News • 28 Aug 2017

Research fuelling development in the energy sector

UON has attracted $1.6 million to develop an alternate method of generating electrical energy that is more than twice as efficient as coal-fired power stations.

News • 15 May 2017

The clever electronic inks rewriting our energy future

Australia’s position as a global leader in printed solar has surged, following the unveiling of its first printed solar demonstration site at UON.

News • 21 Jul 2016

Winter School inspires the next generation of scientific researchers

Current University of Newcastle students had exclusive access to leading researchers and advanced equipment at the annual Winter School

News • 15 May 2016

World first microscope innovation

Helium atom microscope opens new window into scientific world

News • 10 Mar 2015

Researchers print needle-free glucose tests

Researchers at the University of Newcastle have developed a salvia-based glucose test using a 2D printer, which could spell the end of blood tests for diabetics

News • 08 Nov 2013

$8.8M ARC funding

Australian Research Council awards University of Newcastle $8.8 million and seven research fellowships.