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News

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

News • 04 Feb 2016

University of Newcastle “walks the walk” on innovation, says Minister Roberts

The Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy has praised the University of Newcastle as a world-leader.

News • 21 Jan 2016

New study identifies risk factors for PND

Women with a history of mental health problems are overwhelmingly more likely to suffer PND.

News • 19 Jan 2016

UON innovation and development grants

The University of Newcastle has achieved success in the latest round of OLT grants.

News • 11 Jan 2016

UON Arts PhD selected for national festival

University of Newcastle Creative Arts PhD candidate Dale Collier is one of 15 artists selected for national festival SITUATE Arts Lab 2016.

News • 08 Jan 2016

Australia-ASEAN Council funding for Disaster Resilience

A team of UON researchers have secured funding of $77,000 in the inaugural round of the Australia-ASEAN Council grant program for their project 'Disaster Resili

News • 04 Dec 2015

Research explores foods fit for an active lifestyle

Researchers at the University of Newcastle are researching the foods preferred by fitness buffs.

News • 04 Dec 2015

University of Newcastle in the Top 8 of Australian Universities for Research that is Well Above World Standard

The University Of Newcastle (UON) has achieved the highest possible ‘5’ rating across 22 fields of research in the latest Excellence in Research for Australia

News • 03 Dec 2015

Fulbright announces two new scholarships with UON

The University of Newcastle will sponsor a prestigious new US Fulbright scholarship.

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

In person

Communicating your Unique Edge - A HunterWiSE Network Event

Join us for this practical, interactive workshop designed to help you define your unique edge - and communicate it with confidence at work.

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When Thursday 21 May 2026
8:00am - 9:30am
Location  Q Building, Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle

In person

Founders Unfiltered

Not every entrepreneurial moment makes it to the highlight reel.

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When Thursday 28 May 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle