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News • 18 Jul 2016
UON reaches milestone in Indigenous education
uon reaches milestone in indigenous education
News • 15 Jul 2016
Million dollar investment for regional incubator spaces
UON has received $1 million in state funding to support the development of an Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) across the Hunter region.
News • 12 Jul 2016
Tech tools tapping into young adults’ diet quality
tech tools tapping into young adults diet quality. The study will test personalised nutrition interventions on improving eating habits and diet quality.
News • 07 Jul 2016
Research Directions 2016
This issue of Research Directions has a focus on researchers in the early and mid-stages of their careers.
News • 04 Jul 2016
High honour for Professor Naidu
University of Newcastle Professor Ravi Naidu has received a prestigious Doctor of Science
News • 24 Jun 2016
Literacy Apps Earn Nomination for Top Award
Literacy apps earn nomination for top award in the Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIAs).
News • 23 Jun 2016
Protein implicated as key and common cause in respiratory illness
Hunter researchers have discovered a protein that induces both stiffening and inflammation in the airways of the lung, causing severe and chronic respiratory il
News • 17 Jun 2016
$330 000 Coal Industry Scholarship success
A new three-year scholarship to better predict metallurgical coke quality from coal properties has been secured by a chemical engineer.
News • 16 Jun 2016
ECR Grant Applications Open
Applications to the CEEHE Early Career Researcher Development Fund are now open.
News • 16 Jun 2016
UN flag to fly above City Hall
A United Nations flag will be raised in Civic Park* today to confirm Newcastle as a ‘United Nations City’ and host of the first United Nations Institute for Tra
News • 16 Jun 2016
Clinical trial to study gender riddle in Omega-3 response
HMRI nutrition researchers at the University of Newcastle (UON) have found evidence that women and men respond differently to omega-3 fats
News • 15 Jun 2016
Queen's birthday honours 2016
UON staff, alumni and researchers honoured in 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours.
Events
Event
2026 Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry
The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce that applications for the Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry for 2026 is now open.
In person
Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place
A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.
In person
Orange to Blue Skies Film Screening
Join us for a screening followed by a Q&A and conversation with a panel of young people from the Hunter Valley.
In person
On Every Corner
Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.
Event
Looking Ahead Asia-Pacific Lecture with Peter Varghese AO
Join Peter Varghese AO for a thought-provoking exploration of the forces shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific. Drawing on decades of experience in diplomacy and international affairs, Peter will examine the geopolitical, economic and strategic trends influencing our region and
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.
Event
NSW FLIP Showcase
From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.
In person
The Merv and Janet Copley Symposium
Showcasing some of the vital research that has resulted from the bequest and archival collection from across the University of Newcastle.
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.