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News • 07 Oct 2015
Third UON Laureate Professor named NSW Scientist of the Year
Eminent University of Newcastle (UON) geotechnical engineer, Laureate Professor Scott Sloan, has been named the 2015 New South Wales’ Scientist of the Year.
News • 02 Oct 2015
Newcastle to become a ‘United Nations City’ and Asia-Pacific training hub
Newcastle will become Australia’s newest ‘United Nations City’ and a training hub for the Asia-Pacific region following a UN decision to locate an International
News • 30 Sep 2015
Double Fellowship honour for UON Laureate Professor
University of Newcastle Laureate Professor Scott Sloan is one of only three International Fellows elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering for 2015.
News • 30 Sep 2015
UON emerges as global innovation leader in THE World Rankings
The University of Newcastle (UON) stands firm in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, ranked in the top 300 universities in the world and
News • 28 Sep 2015
Prof Nick Talley named Editor-In-Chief of MJA
Laureate Professor Nick Talley appointed editor-in-chief of MJA and will commence the role in December this year.
News • 25 Sep 2015
Solving the Netflix Effect
Innovative research at the University of Newcastle (UON) could help Australia respond to the ‘Netflix effect’ by prefetching data to improve internet speeds dur
News • 25 Sep 2015
The Faculty of Business and Law Research Showcase Event
The Faculty of Business and Law celebrated its annual Research Showcase Launch
News • 23 Sep 2015
John Anderson's Book Launch: Uniform Evidence in Australia
On Wednesday the 16th of September, legal scholars and practitioners came together for special event to celebrate the publication of …
News • 22 Sep 2015
Hunter research leaders appointed to national research committees
Two medical research leaders from the University of Newcastle have been appointed to high-level advisory committees with the NHMRC.
News • 21 Sep 2015
UON celebrates 50-year anniversary in China
A group of over 130 senior representatives from the Australian and Chinese Governments, Education Sector, Honorary degree recipients and alumni gathered.
News • 18 Sep 2015
Power of the Humanities Publication
University of Newcastle researchers featured in the Power of the Humanities Publication
News • 17 Sep 2015
New national initiative supports UON women in STEMM
The University of Newcastle is one of the pilot institutions to participate in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Initiative
Events
Exhibition
Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
In person
2026 HDR Student Festival
Higher Degree by Research students are making breakthrough discoveries and solving the world’s most formidable problems. The HDR Student Festival will feature a range of conference-style activities, as well as University-wide events to showcase the excellence and innovation of our
In person
Three Minute Thesis Finals
The 3MT competition final is always a highlight of the HDR calendar. We are delighted that this year our finalists will again be presenting their research in front of a live audience. Come along and be dazzled by the creative
Event
Looking Ahead Lecture with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the
In person
From Research to Region | National Science Week
This National Science week, see how STEM research is driving local impact on the Central Coast. Our special edition of the From Research to Region seminar series highlights how University of Newcastle research spanning construction, food science and environmental conservation
Event
STEM Messages Matter | National Science Week
Clarity and cut-through in science communication We work in a crowded and fast-moving information landscape. In this environment, STEM communicators are increasingly challenged to ensure their messages are heard, understood, and trusted. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the
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