News and Events

News

News • 23 Oct 2014

Cutting-edge science being aired at Asthma meeting

Respiratory clinicians and researchers are joining forces at the 10th annual Newcastle Asthma Meeting (NAMe10) this week

News • 21 Oct 2014

Excellence in Science and Engineering awarded

Two UON academics have been awarded prestigious accolades at the 2014 NSW Science and Engineering Awards.

News • 21 Oct 2014

200 cyclists saddling up for research ride

A bumper weekend for bike riding in Newcastle begins at 6.30am on Saturday, October 25.

News • 21 Oct 2014

Professor Philip Dwyer shortlisted for PM's Literary Awards

Professor Philip Dwyer has been shortlisted for the 2014 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Citizen Emperor: Napoleon in Power 1799-1815.

News • 21 Oct 2014

UON in top 8 of Australian universities for health research

The University of Newcastle has attracted more than $17.8 million in NHMRC grants in the 2014 funding round.

News • 17 Oct 2014

Study reveals truth about diet in pregnancy

UON researchers have found there is no universal consensus on what constitutes an optimal diet for pregnant women

News • 14 Oct 2014

What Gone Girl tells us about American degrowth

Dr Julie McIntyre discusses box office hit Gone Girl and its eerie portrayal of American degrowth

News • 14 Oct 2014

Survey to help parents tackle teen drinking challenges

Researchers have developed an online survey to help families navigate the challenges of teenage alcohol use.

News • 14 Oct 2014

Do Australians still believe in the fair go? Views on pay suggest not

Dr John Wright, from the School of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Newcastle, sheds light on Aussie's view of fair pay.

News • 08 Oct 2014

UON obesity researcher joins young leaders in Japan

Newcastle behavioural scientist, Rebecca Wyse, was one of only five Australians selected to attend international forum

News • 08 Oct 2014

The big top’s evolution: Cirkopolis by Cirque Eloize

With the opening of Cirkopolis at the Melbourne International Arts Festival this week, Dr Gillian Arrighi looks at the evolution of circus

News • 07 Oct 2014

Honorary Fellowship for former UON Chancellor

The Australian Psychological Society rarely bestows the title of Honorary Fellow. We are proud to announce that Professor Trevor Waring is a recipient.

Events

Webinar

New oral history resources and training

For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.

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When Tuesday 17 March 2026
2:20pm - 2:20pm
Location  Online

In person

Works in Practice

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 Friday 10 April 2026
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location  Room X401, Level 4 NUSpace | Auckland Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300

In person

Student to Startup

Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.

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When Tuesday 14 April 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle

In person

Launch: Quiet Protest: A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War sparked the largest public demonstrations Australia had ever seen. You're invited to the launch of Quiet Protest - A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War.

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When Saturday 9 May 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location  Watt Space Gallery | 20 Auckland Street, Newcastle NSW 2300