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News • 15 Mar 2016
Fish oil study for blood pressure and brain performance
Adults with slightly elevated blood pressure are wanted for a University of Newcastle (UON) clinical trial evaluating the benefits of taking a fish oil suppleme
News • 11 Mar 2016
UON's new chapter for Hunter Research Foundation
A sustainable model for economic and social research for the Hunter region.
News • 09 Mar 2016
UON Stroke researchers share in $13.7m grant
A prestigious National Health and Medical Research Centre (NHMRC) Program Grant has been awarded to two neurologists to support stroke rese
News • 08 Mar 2016
Australian women challenge stroke survival assumptions
New research from The University of Newcastle (UON) has challenged assumptions on how long women will live after stroke, even with significant physical impairme
News • 07 Mar 2016
Study to enhance counselling for cancer callers
Behavioural scientist Associate Professor Christine Paul will work with Cancer Council NSW, Cancer Council Victoria and HMRI to help
News • 04 Mar 2016
Sperm and sterilisation - UON students make it to FameLab
University of Newcastle PhD candidates in reproductive biology, Sally Hall and Samantha Young, have been invited to communicate their science
News • 03 Mar 2016
Professor Yong-Ling Ruan honored to attend Science Meets Parliament
Professor Yong-Ling Ruan, the Director of Australia China Research Centre for Crop Improvement (ACRCCI), was honored to be invited by the Australian Society of
News • 02 Mar 2016
Hand-built microscope gives greater clarity
University of Newcastle researchers build a microscope to benefit all at HMRI.
News • 29 Feb 2016
Weight-loss study challenges COPD’s obesity puzzle
Faced with a clinical paradox where obesity seemingly offers a protective effect for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hunter researchers have perfo
News • 25 Feb 2016
New pilot study getting SMART with teachers’ health
Hunter teachers are the focus of a new pilot health study being conducted by University of Newcastle (UON) physical activity researchers, targeting diabetes and
News • 22 Feb 2016
Young female binge drinkers at increased risk of depression
UON long-term research reveals that young women need support for drinking.
News • 15 Feb 2016
World-first stroke trial led by University of Newcastle researchers underway in the Hunter
Stroke survivors who sit for long periods throughout the day could improve their health simply by performing short but frequent bouts of light physical activity
Events
Webinar
New oral history resources and training
For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.
Event
Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Information Session
Are you up for the Challenge? Help minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency!
In person
Works in Practice
A new research collective at the University of Newcastle that aims to foster a supportive and collaborative community of practice.
In person
Student to Startup
Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.
In person
Launch: Quiet Protest: A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War sparked the largest public demonstrations Australia had ever seen. You're invited to the launch of Quiet Protest - A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War.
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