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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.

News • 02 Dec 2015

A new partnership working towards education in innovation-led renewal in Newcastle

An MoU between UON and UrbanGrowth NSW will commit to working to make education and innovation a centrepiece of the city's renewal.

News • 01 Dec 2015

Drug trial to reduce scarring after heart scare

Hunter heart attack survivors will be among the first in the world to trial a new drug designed to reduce the tissue scarring commonly associated with heart wea

News • 30 Nov 2015

$4.4 million in funding to improve cancer care and prevention

Two Hunter-based researchers from UON have scored Cancer Council funding.

News • 27 Nov 2015

Ministers and Shadow Ministers celebrate the University of Newcastle’s 50th anniversary in Parliament House

Senior Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet members have joined Senators and Members of the House of Representatives at a celebration of the University of Newcastle’s (UO

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