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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.
In person
Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place
A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.
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.
In person
On Every Corner
Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.
Event
Looking Ahead Asia-Pacific Lecture with Peter Varghese AO
Join Peter Varghese AO for a thought-provoking exploration of the forces shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific. Drawing on decades of experience in diplomacy and international affairs, Peter will examine the geopolitical, economic and strategic trends influencing our region and
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.
Event
NSW FLIP Showcase
From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.
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.
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.