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News • 02 Sep 2014

University of Newcastle researcher awarded NHMRC Fellowship

UON researcher Professor Phil Hansbro received a prestigious NHMRC research fellowship for his project 'Development of new therapies for respiratory

News • 28 Aug 2014

Artificial pancreas

An ‘artificial pancreas’ being jointly developed by University of Newcastle engineers and HMRI diabetes researchers was revealed today.

News • 28 Aug 2014

Defence cluster ignites engagement

UON showcases developments of our leading defence researchers and is being applied to solve real life challenges.

News • 26 Aug 2014

New asthma therapy

A new therapy developed by HMRI and UK-based respiratory researchers has recorded a marked reduction in acute asthma exacerbations triggered by the common cold

News • 26 Aug 2014

Church’s moral failure on trial at the Royal Commission

Kathleen McPhillips: It is the long-held view of Cardinal George Pell and other senior Catholic officials that the sexual abuse crisis is an issue ...

News • 25 Aug 2014

Vines, wine and identity

University to explore influence of iconic Hunter Valley wine region

News • 25 Aug 2014

Winston Churchill Fellowship 2014

UON graduate wins Winston Churchill Fellowship 2014 and prepares for research journey overseas

News • 25 Aug 2014

‘transpoosion’ for a healthy gut

Professor Phil Hansbro's research on the devastating lung disease emphysema, and the role of the microbiome in the gut in this disease, was featured on the ABC'

News • 25 Aug 2014

UON researcher collects prestigious medal

University Of Newcastle researcher Professor Reza Moheimani has collected the prestigious Nichols Medal in Cape Town.

News • 24 Aug 2014

Effects of Omega-3 supplements on brain health

Volunteers needed to test the effects of Omega-3 on brain health.

News • 22 Aug 2014

Three questions not to ask about art - and four to ask instead

Art raises a lot of questions. That's what it does. If an art work in a gallery or a news story has made you ask what the?, it has already started to do its job

News • 20 Aug 2014

Industrial tribunal spotlight

A UON project will explore how industrial tribunals in the Hunter region are leading Australia in the proactive promotion of workplace co-operation.

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