News and Events

News

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.

News • 07 Apr 2016

Professor Billie Bonevski awarded prestigious TSANZ award

The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) has awarded Professor Billie Bonevski with the prestigious TSANZ President’s Award.

News • 06 Apr 2016

UON awarded Lung Cancer Fellowship

Professor Phil Hansbro, school of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, has been awarded a Co-funded Fellowship in Lung Cancer Research.

News • 23 Mar 2016

Stroke risk link to mental and physical fitness in teens

Using comprehensive health data from men aged 18, two international studies have highlighted a strong causal link between long-term stroke risk.

News • 18 Mar 2016

The History of Violence, from Prehistory to the Present

the history of violence from prehistory to the present

News • 17 Mar 2016

HEYMAN, it’s a tailored lifestyle study for young men

They asked for it, they informed the program design, and a group of men aged 18-25 are about to receive a University of Newcastle (UON) intervention firmly

News • 16 Mar 2016

Brain cancer studies to become a reality after show support

Brain cancer researchers in Newcastle say that a six-figure funding windfall resulting from Paul Harragon’s appearance on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here wil

News • 15 Mar 2016

Closing the gap on Indigenous STEM education

A crowdfunding initiative will raise funds for an Indigenous science scholar.

News • 15 Mar 2016

Fish oil study for blood pressure and brain performance

Adults with slightly elevated blood pressure are wanted for a University of Newcastle (UON) clinical trial evaluating the benefits of taking a fish oil suppleme

News • 11 Mar 2016

UON's new chapter for Hunter Research Foundation

A sustainable model for economic and social research for the Hunter region.

News • 09 Mar 2016

UON Stroke researchers share in $13.7m grant

A prestigious National Health and Medical Research Centre (NHMRC) Program Grant has been awarded to two neurologists to support stroke rese

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.

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When Monday 19 October 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026

In person

Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place

A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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When Monday 16 November 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Tuesday 17 November 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location  University of Newcastle, Upper Hunter Campus | 85 Hill St, Muswellbrook

In person

On Every Corner

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.

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When Friday 20 November 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location  University House | Cnr King and Auckland Street, Newcastle 2300

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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.

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When Monday 30 November 2026
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Location  NUSpace, Watt Space Gallery

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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.

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When Thursday 3 December 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Greenhouse Tech Hub, Sydney

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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.

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When Friday 11 December 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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