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News • 05 Nov 2014
UON secures $11m ARC funding
The 2014 ARC outcome places the University 9th in Australia and will deliver funding to support 27 research projects across UON.
News • 05 Nov 2014
Mental health trailblazer
University of Newcastle mental health researcher Professor Brian Kelly has been heralded as the HMRI Researcher of the Year for 2014.
News • 05 Nov 2014
ARC Discovery Projects 2015
The Faculty of Education and Arts at the University of Newcastle has secured six Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Program grants for 2015.
News • 03 Nov 2014
Rural GP of the Year
UON’s Dr Jenny May has been named Telstra RDAA Rural Doctor of the Year, recognising her contribution to rural health on a local, regional and national scale.
News • 31 Oct 2014
UON medical students in experienced rural GP hands
A pilot General Practitioner (GP) mentoring program delivered by the National Rural Faculty (NRF) in conjunction with the University of Newcastle has gained the
News • 30 Oct 2014
New study on young people's health and self-image
Youth sociology researcher at the University of Newcastle (UON), Dr Julia Coffey, is currently recruiting young people aged 18 to 30 to examine health and self
News • 29 Oct 2014
Brain cancer biobank
MHF BIOBANK AN INVESTMENT IN BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH, University of Newcastle, news
News • 24 Oct 2014
UON business research to support NSW Government pilot program
The University of Newcastle Business School will provide research and evaluation services to support a Smart Work Hub Pilot Program.
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
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 • 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.
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.