News and Events

News

News • 12 Jan 2015

$1 million in Cancer Council NSW project grants

Two University of Newcastle (UON) cancer researchers from the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy in the Faculty of Health and Medicine have been awa

News • 08 Jan 2015

Diabetes study testing nutritional approach to delay cognitive decline

Researchers in the Clinical Nutrition Research Centre at the University of Newcastle are seeking people with type 2 diabetes to …

News • 06 Jan 2015

Choice Outstanding Academic Title awarded to University of Newcastle Professor

Decolonizing Social Work (Ashgate, 2014), edit by Professor Mel Gray, has been selected as a 2014 Choice Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Magazine.

News • 16 Dec 2014

UON awarded for exceptional teaching

University of Newcastle has been awarded for exceptional teaching.

News • 15 Dec 2014

How Christmas pudding evolved with Australia

Dr Nancy Cushing and Dr Julie McIntyre, historians from the University of Newcastle look at how Christmas pudding evolved with Australia

News • 09 Dec 2014

Vice-Chancellor's Awards Winners

The University of Newcastle celebrates the achievements of staff with the VC's Award Ceremony.

News • 08 Dec 2014

Harking back: the ancient pagan festivities in our Christmas rituals

Prof Marguerite Johnson, from the University of Newcastle's School of Humanities and Social Science, talks about the ancient historical traditions of Christmas

News • 05 Dec 2014

Operation Angel Award for UON academic

University of Newcastle Research academic has been honoured for her dedication to kidney health researchers in Indigenous Australians.

News • 05 Dec 2014

Closing the gap on Indigenous health

Ms Turner received the Gail May Award which acknowledges those working at the grassroots level to improve health outcomes for Indigenous Australians.

News • 04 Dec 2014

Stayin’ on Track

Stayin’ on Track is a program designed to transition young Aboriginal men to fatherhood through a user-developed website and smartphone app called Mood Tracker.

News • 02 Dec 2014

Humanities accolade

Professor Hugh Craig from UON's Centre for Linguistic and Literary Computing has been elected as a Fellow to the Australian Academy of Humanities.

News • 02 Dec 2014

UON graduates shine in Malaysia

Outstanding UON graduates Tan Sri Dato' Sri Ar Hj Esa Hj Mohamed and Captain Mohammed Faiz Kamaludin have won Malaysia Australia Alumni Council awards.

Events

In person

2026 HDR Student Festival

Higher Degree by Research students are making breakthrough discoveries and solving the world’s most formidable problems. The HDR Student Festival will feature a range of conference-style activities, as well as University-wide events to showcase the excellence and innovation of our

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When Monday 3 August 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Location  Callaghan, City Campus and Central Coast

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Three Minute Thesis Finals

The 3MT competition final is always a highlight of the HDR calendar. We are delighted that this year our finalists will again be presenting their research in front of a live audience. Come along and be dazzled by the creative

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When Thursday 6 August 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  Bar on the Hill

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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

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When Monday 17 August 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  The Conservatorium

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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

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When Thursday 20 August 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  Gosford Central

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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

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When Friday 21 August 2026
10:00am - 11:30am