News and Events

News

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.

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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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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.

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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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