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News • 23 Mar 2018
Australia one step closer to solving global water challenge
Pioneering research team Hydro Harvest Operation from the University of Newcastle (UON) have today been announced as the only Australian team to reach the finals of a worldwide XPRIZE competition, set to solve the planet’s global water shortage crisis
News • 13 Mar 2018
Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin awarded international honour
University of Newcastle Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin has been awarded the prestigious Antoine M. Gaudin Award, which recognises scientific or engineering contributions that further understanding of the technology of mineral processing.
News • 12 Mar 2018
University of Newcastle establishes first Doctoral Training Centre
The University of Newcastle has today launched its inaugural Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) focused on supporting the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector.
News • 05 Dec 2017
Collaborative centre to power a cleaner future
A new collaborative centre will aid the development of innovative technologies to boost research into clean energy.
News • 21 Nov 2017
Reaping the benefits of agricultural waste
Revolutionary technology is being developed in partnership with the University of Newcastle that will convert agricultural waste to biofuel for the first time.
News • 30 Oct 2017
UON expands its presence in the Upper Hunter region
The University of Newcastle will occupy dedicated office space within Muswellbrook’s Tertiary Education Centre.
News • 25 Oct 2017
Emissions reduction technology enters new phase
UON has unveiled a world-first demonstration facility to test new technology that captures methane emissions from underground coal mine operations.
News • 21 Sep 2017
Scholarship helps drive impact in the Pacific Islands
International Development Scholarship for UON professional staff recipient Justine Ulph helps drive impact in the Pacific Islands.
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 • 25 Aug 2017
New technology could harness carbon dioxide emissions
Technology developed and now showcased in Australia could use carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as a resource and transform them into building products.
News • 09 Jun 2017
A clear approach to the global threat of contamination
UON unveils a $15 million world-leading lab facility dedicated to finding better ways to assess, manage, clean up and prevent environmental contamination.
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.
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