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News • 09 Jun 2016
Hunter cancer research projects gain $1.65m funding boost
UON researchers have received almost $1.65 million to support four ground-breaking cancer projects, as part of a $39 million funding package
News • 08 Jun 2016
Professor Jenny Gore to present 2016 Radford Lecture
Professor Jenny Gore receives Radford Lecture invitation at this year's Australian Association for Research in Education Conference in Melbourne.
News • 07 Jun 2016
2016 Hunter Innovation Festival
Held from 10-17 June, the 2016 Hunter Innovation Festival features a great range of events.
News • 06 Jun 2016
Brain cancer clinical trial breakthrough
Researchers have had a breakthrough in brain cancer treatment.
News • 01 Jun 2016
Trial to test electronic cigarettes as smoking cessation aids
Electronic cigarettes containing nicotine will be trialled by University of Newcastle (UON) researchers in a Victorian pilot study aimed at helping drug and alc
News • 30 May 2016
More to do before medicinal cannabis rollout
University of Newcastle's Professor Jennifer Martin outlines need for medical marijuana trials.
News • 17 May 2016
UON students animate another quirky clip
University of Newcastle students have hand-animated a video clip featuring OITNB star Matt McGorry.
News • 17 May 2016
$1.5 million federal grant secures Indigenous health centre’s future
The Federal Government has provided a crucial $1.5 million grant to the University of Newcastle’s Gomeroi gaaynggal health centre at Tamworth and Walgett
News • 15 May 2016
World first microscope innovation
Helium atom microscope opens new window into scientific world
News • 13 May 2016
Wanted: Participants for Employment Activation Study
Participants wanted for Employment Activation Study. We are seeking participants for a research project on jobseeker experiences in contemporary Australia.
News • 13 May 2016
Mathematical Modelling Driving Research into Premature Birth
mathematical modelling driving research into premature birth
News • 13 May 2016
Keeping track of the flu keeps the nation on track
An online flu tracking project is keeping track of flu outbreaks in Australia.
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.
In person
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.
In person
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.
Event
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.
In person
GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals
Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.
In person
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.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.