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News • 01 Dec 2025

University researchers receive national and international acclaim

University of Newcastle Professor Zsolt Balogh has been recognised as the top Emergency Medicine researcher in the country by Research Magazine 2026. It marks the third time Professor Balogh has received the accolade.

News • 26 Nov 2025

Early career researchers awarded more than $2.1m ARC DECRA funding to drive future innovation

Four outstanding early-career researchers from the University of Newcastle have secured more than $2.1 million in the highly competitive Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA).

News • 20 Nov 2025

We’re not going anywhere: Muswellbrook faces transition beyond coal head on

As the Hunter region of New South Wales inches toward the closure of the state’s largest coal mine, Muswellbrook community members are urging industry to leave a positive legacy in their wake.

News • 17 Nov 2025

Generous post-mortem donations spark international collaboration

The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research is thrilled to announce that we have now commenced an international collaboration with the Gregory lab at the Duke University Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Centre, led by Professor Simon Gregory.

News • 17 Nov 2025

Generous post-mortem donations spark international collaboration

The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research is thrilled to announce that we have now commenced an international collaboration with the Gregory lab at the Duke University Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Centre, led by Professor Simon Gregory.

News • 13 Nov 2025

National praise for world-leading program smashing gender norms

A groundbreaking father-daughter well-being program aimed at empowering daughters and their father-figures has received national recognition at last night’s Engagement Australia 2025 Excellence Awards in Sydney.

News • 12 Nov 2025

New research reveals hidden cost of supporting adult children

A new study has uncovered the hidden burden of the financial and practical support many Australian parents are bearing for their adult children.

News • 03 Nov 2025

HunterWiSE inspires the next generation in STEM

On Tuesday 21 October, more than 650 students, teachers, parents, community, industry and University colleagues gathered at the University of …

News • 30 Oct 2025

Polymer science PhD student wins prestigious ATSE award

University of Newcastle PhD student, Zachary Di Pietro, has been recognised at the prestigious Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) awards for outstanding work in polymer science.

News • 30 Oct 2025

Healthy recognition: Dietitian earns prestigious Australian science honour

In a landmark recognition of her pioneering work in nutrition science, University of Newcastle Professor Tracy Burrows has been elected a 2025 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS)—one of the nation’s highest honours in health research.

News • 29 Oct 2025

Nine Newcastle teams secure $5.4m in ARC Discovery grants to unearth new knowledge

Nine University of Newcastle research teams will spearhead projects to advance Australia’s knowledge in key priority areas, supported by more than $5.4 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) 2026 Discovery Project grants.

News • 27 Oct 2025

Heart of the problem is short lifespan of disease prevention programs

Researchers will place Australia’s heart disease prevention programs under the microscope to determine why many fail to last beyond two years - and will develop solutions to help sustain them long-term.

Events

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FLIP Showcase 2025

I2N is home to the #1 Accelerator Program in regional Australia, and is working to make the Hunter and Central Coast the nation's epicentre of innovation and entrepreneurship. Join us for the first Showcase of FLIP, our program designed to

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When Thursday 4 December 2025
3:45pm - 6:30pm
Location  Q Building