News and Events

News

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.

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.

Events

Event

2026 Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry

The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce that applications for the Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry for 2026 is now open.

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When Monday 19 October 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026

In person

Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place

A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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When Monday 16 November 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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In person

Orange to Blue Skies Film Screening

Join us for a screening followed by a Q&A and conversation with a panel of young people from the Hunter Valley.

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When Tuesday 17 November 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location  University of Newcastle, Upper Hunter Campus | 85 Hill St, Muswellbrook

In person

On Every Corner

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.

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When Friday 20 November 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location  University House | Cnr King and Auckland Street, Newcastle 2300

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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.

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When Monday 30 November 2026
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Location  NUSpace, Watt Space Gallery

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NSW FLIP Showcase

From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.

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When Thursday 3 December 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Greenhouse Tech Hub, Sydney

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In person

The Merv and Janet Copley Symposium

Showcasing some of the vital research that has resulted from the bequest and archival collection from across the University of Newcastle.

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When Friday 11 December 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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