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News • 13 Aug 2015

$3.3m grant to improve dementia care and quality of life

A multi-institute research team, led by UON's Laureate Professor Rob Sanson-Fisher look to improve dementia care.

News • 11 Aug 2015

Survey to explore junk food 'addiction' in young adults

How does the brain react to certain food? Can we really be addicted?

News • 10 Aug 2015

Top Research Honour

Professor John Forbes receives the 2015 Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Research

News • 10 Aug 2015

Are PE teachers biased against overweight children?

University of Newcastle researchers have found PE teachers are biased against obese school children.

News • 07 Aug 2015

LANDMARK RESEARCH INTO ABORIGINES PROTECTION BOARD

First comprehensive study into the activities of the NSW Aborigines Protection Board begins.

News • 07 Aug 2015

New app-roach to balancing sleep and exercise

A UON and HMRI researcher is studying the link between sleep and physical activity..

News • 06 Aug 2015

NSW Governor visits UON

The University of Newcastle was honoured by a visit to campus by the Governor of NSW.

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 ...

Events

Event

I&E Academy: FinTech: AI, Tokenisation & the Future of Digital Currency Symposium

Join the I&E Academy for the latest Impact by Design Symposium, exploring how AI, blockchain and tokenisation are reshaping digital finance. This symposium brings industry and research perspectives together through Design Science Research.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
9:45am - 11:45am
Location  NUSpace

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AI for Health Innovators: Practical Tools, Real Limits

A hands on two hour workshop on using AI in your innovation work, and knowing where it stops being safe to.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm

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What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking

Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures

In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

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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 Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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