News and Events

News

News • 11 May 2016

Bees could provide an answer to Human-Elephant Conflict

bees could provide an answer to human elephant conflict

News • 11 May 2016

Ice cores help reconstruct Hunter weather for last 1000 years

Researchers have used data from 1000 year old ice cores to assess Australia's drought risk.

News • 09 May 2016

Health Check: how to get off the couch and into exercise

Dr Jordan Smith provides tips on how to get active.

News • 04 May 2016

Saltwater crocodile sperm may hold secret to male fertility

Saltwater crocodiles may solve male fertility issues.

News • 02 May 2016

UON welcomes NSW Govt support for Central Coast health and wellbeing precinct

UON's health and wellbeing precinct will transform health and research on the Central Coast.

News • 27 Apr 2016

Could a vaccine prevent heart attack and stroke?

A major national collaboration is now testing whether a safe, one-off vaccination can help to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

News • 22 Apr 2016

Wine Studies holds international conference

UON Wine Studies hold International Conference in collaboration with the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies at King’s College London

News • 22 Apr 2016

Physical activity study for schools scores $1.3m funding boost

Professor David Lubans awarded a $1.3m NHMRC partnership grant entitled Evidence-Based Physical Activity in Primary Schools

News • 21 Apr 2016

2016 Australian Feminist Studies Mentoring Programme

Applications are now open for the 2016 Australian Feminist Studies mentoring program for new academic writers.

News • 21 Apr 2016

Leading UON Endocrinologist honoured with Laureate Professor

The University of Newcastle (UON) has appointed leading endocrinologist Professor Roger Smith AM as its next Laureate Professor

News • 21 Apr 2016

UON obesity prevention program to be rolled out internationally

The University of Newcastle’s (UON) multi award winning Healthy Dads Healthy Kids program led by Professor Philip Morgan will be adapted for UK

News • 21 Apr 2016

Hunter Cancer Research Alliance Seeking Expressions of Interest for a Consumer Advisory Panel

The HCRA is seeking Expressions of Interest from the local community to work with researchers on a consumer engagement level.

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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