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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 • 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

News • 16 Apr 2015

Linguistics PhD student from Vanuatu speaks with ABC1233

The University of Newcastle's (UON) Endangered Languages Documentation, Theory and Application Research Program is a unique area of linguistics research.

News • 14 Apr 2015

Funding for stroke rehabilitation

Professor Paulette Van Vliet from the School of Health Sciences on her successful application for an NHMRC Development Grant for the contin

News • 27 Mar 2015

Global health and medical powerhouse

More than 650 of the world’s leading health and medical educators are in Newcastle for the ANZAHPE AMEA 2015 conference

News • 27 Mar 2015

Occupational Therapy celebrates 25 years

Occupational Therapy celebrated their 25th anniversary today, with special guests Dr Michael Iwama and Andrew Wakely

News • 26 Mar 2015

Academy honour for UON leaders

Two UON research leaders are among the distinguished health & medical scientists elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health & Medical Sciences.

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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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

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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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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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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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