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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.
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.
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.
In person
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.
In person
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.
Event
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.
In person
GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals
Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.
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.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.