News and Events

News

News • 10 Sep 2015

New sociological insights reveal changes to work and unemployment

New sociological insights into work and unemployment show employment activation schemes are contributing to the loosening of links between work and remuneration

News • 10 Sep 2015

National grant awarded to investigate vocational education and training aspirations

The University of Newcastle's Teachers and Teaching Research Program awarded grant to investigate the formation of children's vocational education and training

News • 08 Sep 2015

Hunter researchers team up for health

The University of Newcastle Hunter researchers will team up for Australia's first Single-Cell Genomics Centre of Excellence.

News • 28 Aug 2015

Sustainable energy research powers developing world

A breakthrough sustainable energy technology at the University of Newcastle (UON) could help solve the global challenge of rural electrification in developing c

News • 24 Aug 2015

Twitter levels playing field for adults with no speech

Researchers who met on Twitter are exploring how it can help people with speech impediments to find a voice.

News • 13 Aug 2015

$3.3m grant to improve dementia care and quality of life

A multi-institute research team, led by UON's Laureate Professor Rob Sanson-Fisher look to improve dementia care.

News • 11 Aug 2015

Survey to explore junk food 'addiction' in young adults

How does the brain react to certain food? Can we really be addicted?

News • 10 Aug 2015

Top Research Honour

Professor John Forbes receives the 2015 Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Research

News • 10 Aug 2015

Are PE teachers biased against overweight children?

University of Newcastle researchers have found PE teachers are biased against obese school children.

News • 07 Aug 2015

LANDMARK RESEARCH INTO ABORIGINES PROTECTION BOARD

First comprehensive study into the activities of the NSW Aborigines Protection Board begins.

News • 07 Aug 2015

New app-roach to balancing sleep and exercise

A UON and HMRI researcher is studying the link between sleep and physical activity..

News • 06 Aug 2015

NSW Governor visits UON

The University of Newcastle was honoured by a visit to campus by the Governor of NSW.

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