News and Events

News

News • 04 Mar 2016

Sperm and sterilisation - UON students make it to FameLab

University of Newcastle PhD candidates in reproductive biology, Sally Hall and Samantha Young, have been invited to communicate their science

News • 03 Mar 2016

Professor Yong-Ling Ruan honored to attend Science Meets Parliament

Professor Yong-Ling Ruan, the Director of Australia China Research Centre for Crop Improvement (ACRCCI), was honored to be invited by the Australian Society of

News • 02 Mar 2016

Hand-built microscope gives greater clarity

University of Newcastle researchers build a microscope to benefit all at HMRI.

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

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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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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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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