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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.
News • 02 Dec 2014
DADEE activity program benefits daughters
University of Newcastle researchers have developed a world-first lifestyle program to enhance the physical and social-emotional well-being of young girls.
News • 01 Dec 2014
UON researcher awarded fellowship
Laureate Professor John Aitken was recently elected a Fellow of The Royal Society of New South Wales (FRSN).
News • 01 Dec 2014
New Head of School for Architecture and Built Environment
Professor SueAnne Ware has been appointed as the University of Newcastle’s new Head of School for the School of Architecture and Built Environment.
News • 01 Dec 2014
To make sense of modern China, you simply can’t ignore Marxism
Roland Boer, an Associate Professor from the University of Newcastle's Faculty of Education and Arts, talks China and Marxism in The Conversation.
News • 01 Dec 2014
If democracy is to give everyone a say, equality isn’t an optional extra
Dr John Wright, a Senior Lecturer in the University of Newcastle's Faculty of Education and Arts, talks democracy in The Conversation.
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.