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News • 30 Jul 2015

Why don't young men eat fruit and veg?

A University of Newcastle and HMRI researcher wants to learn why young men don't eat enough fruit and veg.

News • 28 Jul 2015

University of Newcastle researchers commence Medical Cannabis Trials

The University of Newcastle will undertake critical research into medical cannabis.

News • 23 Jul 2015

Researchers trialling state-of-the-art analysis for neck pain

UON and HMRI researchers are investigating new ways to diagnose and treat students with neck pain.

News • 17 Jul 2015

Central Coast Innovation Summit 2015

The Central Coast Innovation Summit 2015 recently took place, hosted by the Mingara Club.

News • 17 Jul 2015

ARC project to assist Australian music industry

The University of Newcastle (UON) has been awarded Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project funding to research the economic and cultural value of ...

News • 16 Jul 2015

Indian spice added to the diabetes prevention mix

Researchers from the University of Newcastle and HMRI are assessing the use of a spice in diabetes control.

News • 14 Jul 2015

Finance Research Workshop

The annual Finance Research Workshop was held on the 28th and 29th of May. As part of the University’s C50 celebrations, the Faculty’s discipline of Accounting

News • 14 Jul 2015

Special issue of Disability and Rehabilitation free for a limited time

Free access to all articles in a special Issue of Disability and Rehabilitation entitled 'Social Media and Communication' is now available

News • 07 Jul 2015

OLT funding to boost the learning experience

The University of Newcastle has been successful in attaining funding in the latest round of OLT funding.

News • 01 Jul 2015

Religion, Marxism and Secularism awarded international grant

The University of Newcastle's Religion, Marxism and Secularism Network has been awarded the first international research grant from the City of Beijing, China.

News • 29 Jun 2015

2015 Hunter Innovation Festival

Hunter Innovation Festival 2015 | July 14-17

News • 15 Jun 2015

New study to examine fibre effect on asthma

Respiratory researchers from UON and HMRI are looking into whether a high-fibre diet can reduce airway inflammation in people with asthma

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