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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.
News • 06 May 2015
Prestigious honour for UON Laureate Professor
The University of Newcastle's Laureate Professor Scott Sloan has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to The Royal Society.
News • 05 May 2015
UON Alumni it’s your time to shine
UON is celebrating its golden year and it’s your time to shine - nominate now for the University of Newcastle's 2015 Alumni Awards
News • 04 May 2015
Study to build fitness in the great outdoors
University of Newcastle researchers who have developed an innovative, multicomponent physical activity study to help people become taut and trim.
News • 04 May 2015
Professor Philip Dwyer shortlisted for Premier’s Literary Award
Australia’s leading writers have been recognised in the shortlists for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, including Citizen Emperor: Napoleon in Power 1799
News • 01 May 2015
$1m for visionary cancer researchers
Two of the University of Newcastle’s leading researchers have been awarded more than $1m to focus on discovering new methods of curbing & treating cancer.
News • 30 Apr 2015
Microscope to shed light on mental health
A laser-equipped microscope that gives brain researchers unparalleled insight into mental illness has just been installed at the University of Newcastle.
News • 29 Apr 2015
QS World Rankings by Subject
UON’s Architecture & Built Environment discipline has debuted at number 40 in the world and 6th in Australia in the 2015 QS World University Rankings by Subject
News • 29 Apr 2015
Make your mark on national flu map
www.flutracking.net, the largest online influenza-like illness surveillance system of its kind in the world, can alert health officials to epidemic outbreaks.
News • 27 Apr 2015
Study aims to ease menopausal symptoms
A University of Newcastle study is exploring whether a health supplement can curb menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, insomnia and irritability.
News • 27 Apr 2015
Join the dots between Gallipoli and the Armenian genocide
This week marks the centenary not only of the Gallipoli campaign, but – today – of the Armenian genocide. The destruction of the Armenians coincided with ...
News • 17 Apr 2015
Geodesy professor from NASA to Newcastle
Professor Shin-Chan Han, from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre, has been appointed to the School of Engineering
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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