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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
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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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Works in Practice
A new research collective at the University of Newcastle that aims to foster a supportive and collaborative community of practice.
In person
Student to Startup
Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.
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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