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News • 08 Mar 2016

Australian women challenge stroke survival assumptions

New research from The University of Newcastle (UON) has challenged assumptions on how long women will live after stroke, even with significant physical impairme

News • 07 Mar 2016

Study to enhance counselling for cancer callers

Behavioural scientist Associate Professor Christine Paul will work with Cancer Council NSW, Cancer Council Victoria and HMRI to help

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.

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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