News and Events

News

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.

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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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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.

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

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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.

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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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