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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.
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
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.