News and Events

News

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 • 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 • 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

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.

Events

Event

I&E Academy: FinTech: AI, Tokenisation & the Future of Digital Currency Symposium

Join the I&E Academy for the latest Impact by Design Symposium, exploring how AI, blockchain and tokenisation are reshaping digital finance. This symposium brings industry and research perspectives together through Design Science Research.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
9:45am - 11:45am
Location  NUSpace

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AI for Health Innovators: Practical Tools, Real Limits

A hands on two hour workshop on using AI in your innovation work, and knowing where it stops being safe to.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm

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What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking

Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures

In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

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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.

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When Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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