News and Events

News

News • 04 Jun 2015

CAMP Summit in Sydney takes on Innovation in Education Challenge

The University of Newcastle is proud to sponsor CAMP Sydney and provide mentorship for young leaders.

News • 03 Jun 2015

Australian Feminist Studies launches innovative mentoring scheme for new academic writers

Faculty of Education and Arts scholars Professor Lisa Adkins and Associate Professor Maryanne Dever were recently appointed editors-in-chief of the journal Aust

News • 01 Jun 2015

Clean energy technology scoops excellence pool

The UON technology uses heat sources, such as industrial waste heat, solar and geothermal energy to generate low cost, zero carbon emission electricity.

News • 29 May 2015

UON's NeW Space reaches new milestone

The University of Newcastle's NeW Space project has commencement ceremony.

News • 29 May 2015

Growing Australia’s food industry on menu

A newly established collaboration, led by the University of Newcastle, will contribute to growing Australia’s food industry and increasing its food exports.

News • 29 May 2015

Are those fleeing persecution and impoverishment so very different?

Sociology and Anthropology PhD candidate Georgina Ramsay looks at the political rhetoric differentiating asylum seekers fleeing persecution and those fleeing...

News • 25 May 2015

UON Young Scientist finalist in the ASPIRE Prize

The University of Newcastle's Dr Hannah Power was chosen from a highly competitive field in a prestigious APEC forum.

News • 20 May 2015

New volcanic eruption trigger discovered

An international research team, including UON’s Dr David Boutelier, say the findings could lead to new ways of interpreting signs of volcanic unrest.

News • 20 May 2015

Arts Health PhD student knows the benefits of engaging with art

PhD candidate Bliss Cavanagh's Tourette's diagnosis led her to embark on an investigation into the benefits of sensory environments.

News • 12 May 2015

Eight HEPP National Priority Pool grants secured

The Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education secured eight HEPP National Priority Pool grants worth over $1.3 million

News • 11 May 2015

Jameson Cell - $36 billion value to the economy

Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson’s invention, the Jameson Cell, has been estimated to have added $36 billion to the Australian economy from 1990 to 2014

News • 07 May 2015

From steelworker to award-winning artist

Multimedia artist from UON wins Hatched art prize. Read about Andrew Styan's work here.

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