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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.
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.
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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