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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.

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When Tuesday 17 March 2026
2:20pm - 2:20pm
Location  Online

Event

Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Information Session

Are you up for the Challenge? Help minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency!

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When Thursday 2 April 2026
Location  Online

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.

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When Friday 10 April 2026
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location  Room X401, Level 4 NUSpace | Auckland Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300

In person

Student to Startup

Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.

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When Tuesday 14 April 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle

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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When Saturday 9 May 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location  Watt Space Gallery | 20 Auckland Street, Newcastle NSW 2300