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News • 12 Jul 2016

Tech tools tapping into young adults’ diet quality

tech tools tapping into young adults diet quality. The study will test personalised nutrition interventions on improving eating habits and diet quality.

News • 07 Jul 2016

Research Directions 2016

This issue of Research Directions has a focus on researchers in the early and mid-stages of their careers.

News • 04 Jul 2016

High honour for Professor Naidu

University of Newcastle Professor Ravi Naidu has received a prestigious Doctor of Science

News • 24 Jun 2016

Literacy Apps Earn Nomination for Top Award

Literacy apps earn nomination for top award in the Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIAs).

News • 23 Jun 2016

Protein implicated as key and common cause in respiratory illness

Hunter researchers have discovered a protein that induces both stiffening and inflammation in the airways of the lung, causing severe and chronic respiratory il

News • 17 Jun 2016

$330 000 Coal Industry Scholarship success

A new three-year scholarship to better predict metallurgical coke quality from coal properties has been secured by a chemical engineer.

News • 16 Jun 2016

ECR Grant Applications Open

Applications to the CEEHE Early Career Researcher Development Fund are now open.

News • 16 Jun 2016

UN flag to fly above City Hall

A United Nations flag will be raised in Civic Park* today to confirm Newcastle as a ‘United Nations City’ and host of the first United Nations Institute for Tra

News • 16 Jun 2016

Clinical trial to study gender riddle in Omega-3 response

HMRI nutrition researchers at the University of Newcastle (UON) have found evidence that women and men respond differently to omega-3 fats

News • 15 Jun 2016

Queen's birthday honours 2016

UON staff, alumni and researchers honoured in 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours.

News • 15 Jun 2016

National Recognition for Passionate Architecture Educator

UON’s Dean of Architecture, Professor Michael Ostwald, has been awarded the Neville Quarry Medal for services to Architectural Education at …

News • 14 Jun 2016

Croatian Ambassador visits UON Robotics Lab

UON recently hosted delegates from Croatia with a visit to the Newcastle Robotics Laboratory. Dr. Damir Kusen (Ambassador of Republic …

Events

Event

I&E Academy: FinTech: AI, Tokenisation & the Future of Digital Currency Symposium

Join the I&E Academy for the latest Impact by Design Symposium, exploring how AI, blockchain and tokenisation are reshaping digital finance. This symposium brings industry and research perspectives together through Design Science Research.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
9:45am - 11:45am
Location  NUSpace

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AI for Health Innovators: Practical Tools, Real Limits

A hands on two hour workshop on using AI in your innovation work, and knowing where it stops being safe to.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm

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What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking

Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures

In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

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Works In Practice Muster 4

A new research collective at the University of Newcastle that aims to foster a supportive and collaborative community of practice.

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When Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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