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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.
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.