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News • 26 Mar 2015

UON researcher requested to assist in establishing Aboriginal Centre for Excellence

On Monday 23 March the Baird Government announced, that if re-elected, they will invest up to $20 million to establish an Aboriginal Centre for Excellence in We

News • 24 Mar 2015

Radical Newcastle launched at Newcastle Writers Festival

Watch talks by Newcastle radicals Vera Deacon, Professor John Maynard and Dr Daniela Heil, along with an official launch by Vice-Chancellor...

News • 23 Mar 2015

1916: how the events of the first world war shifted global history

Professor Keith Jeffery, Queen's University Belfast, looks at how the events of the First World War shifted global history.

News • 20 Mar 2015

50th anniversary celebrations kick off

The University of Newcastle kicked off the beginning of a year of celebrations today to mark its 50th anniversary.

News • 25 Feb 2015

Managing back pain in children

New research shows that children and teenagers are just as likely as adults to report back pain.

News • 24 Feb 2015

Breast cancer gene breakthrough

breast cancer study shows need to expand gene screening, University of Newcastle

News • 23 Feb 2015

Pablo Moscato: From bioinformatics to Shakespeare

Why does an eminent computer scientist team up with a Renaissance literature expert?

News • 20 Feb 2015

ERA Research Evaluation Committees 2015

Nine University of Newcastle researchers have been selected by the Australian Research Council for membership of the 2015 Excellence in Research for Austral

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

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

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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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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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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.

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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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