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News • 18 Sep 2014

Unlocking the power of personalised medicine

The University of Newcastle's (UON) Professor Pablo Moscato is leading the revolution of how some of medicine's greatest challenges, including …

News • 18 Sep 2014

UON ranked in the top 10 in Australia

JUST RELEASED: UON’s rankings success in the QS World University Rankings 2014

News • 12 Sep 2014

Federal Government choose UON research for case-study

A group mission that includes an Australian-first cross-collaborative conference has been hailed as such a success that it’s being used by the Federal Governmen

News • 10 Sep 2014

Study seeks taste of nutrition knowledge

UON researchers are aiming to determine the influence a person’s understanding of nutrition has on their eating habits, health and lifestyle.

News • 10 Sep 2014

UON names 2014 Alumni Awards ‘gamechangers’

University of Newcastle (UON) graduate Dr Alison Thorburn, who is traversing new ground in asthma research, is UON's first recipient …

News • 10 Sep 2014

Violence is here to stay – we need to understand it

The Conversation will be running pieces looking at the history and nature of violence. Here, Professor Philip Dwyer from the Centre for the History of Violence

News • 10 Sep 2014

When statues get frocked up, art is in rude health

Marguerite Johnson, from the School of Humanities and Social Science, talks about revered statutes and increasing number of artists who enjoy reinterpreting the

News • 09 Sep 2014

Stroke survivors take centre stage

University of Newcastle choir BrainWaves helped launch 2014 Stroke Awareness Week with a performance at Parliament House in Sydney yesterday.

News • 05 Sep 2014

Energy Innovation Hub

The NSW Energy Innovation Knowledge Hub, launched today at the University of Newcastle, will further leverage the State’s innovative strengths in the sector.

News • 05 Sep 2014

Balloons for brain cancer research

This Father’s Day two UON students will release balloons at the Newcastle Knights game in memory of their dad and others who have been affected by brain cancer.

News • 03 Sep 2014

Filmmaker to explore Witch of Kings Cross

Internationally-acclaimed filmmaker Sonia Bible will visit UON to explore archived documents relating to the ‘Witch of Kings Cross, Rosaleen Norton.

News • 02 Sep 2014

Paracetamol and pain

Paracetamol does not speed recovery or reduce pain for people with acute low back ache, according to the results of a trial by HMRI researcher Chris Williams.

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