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News • 18 Feb 2015
Restoring strength and hope after spinal injury
After a serious spinal cord injury, movement and feeling can be lost completely. Currently there are no medications available to help people walk again. Sur
News • 17 Feb 2015
Teen boys swap screens for fitness
Teen boys from 14 Hunter and Central Coast high schools are now fitter and spending less time in front of screens.
News • 16 Feb 2015
Healthy Weight Week
UON Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics Clare Collins is leading a national campaign to encourage Australians to cook at home and win the battle of the bulge
News • 10 Feb 2015
Laureate Professor elected to esteemed American academy
The University of Newcastle offers its congratulations to Professor Graeme Jameson, Laureate Professor of Chemical Engineering and director, Centre for Multipha
News • 09 Feb 2015
Helping new fathers beat the blues
Dr Richard Fletcher, a team leader within the Faculty of Health and Medicine's Family Action Centre, received a grant of $300,000 over two years from Beyond
News • 06 Feb 2015
UON's NeW Space planning application approved
The University of Newcastle's $95 million NeW Space project will drive renewal in the city and provide key learning for students.
News • 04 Feb 2015
Stroke detector
The Strokefinder MD100 holds promise of early detection to potentially allow treatment to be administered en route to hospital.
News • 03 Feb 2015
Dads and daughters program kicks off
Physical activity research program DADEE at the University of Newcastle instils young girls with physical and social-emotional skills for a happy & healthy life
News • 30 Jan 2015
UON to host international conference on protective structures
The University of Newcastle will host the 3rd International Conference on Protective Structures at Crowne Plaza Newcastle from February 3 to 6
News • 29 Jan 2015
2014 research highlights
From enterprising engineers and medical health experts to logisticians and mathematicians, our researchers collectively demonstrated extraordinary scholarship a
News • 22 Jan 2015
Best footprint forward
UON research to enhance the safe and effective use of the internet for the next generation.
Events
Exhibition
Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
Event
Looking Ahead Lecture with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the
In person
From Research to Region | National Science Week
This National Science week, see how STEM research is driving local impact on the Central Coast. Our special edition of the From Research to Region seminar series highlights how University of Newcastle research spanning construction, food science and environmental conservation
Event
STEM Messages Matter | National Science Week
Clarity and cut-through in science communication We work in a crowded and fast-moving information landscape. In this environment, STEM communicators are increasingly challenged to ensure their messages are heard, understood, and trusted. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the
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.