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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 • 17 Oct 2014
Study reveals truth about diet in pregnancy
UON researchers have found there is no universal consensus on what constitutes an optimal diet for pregnant women
News • 14 Oct 2014
What Gone Girl tells us about American degrowth
Dr Julie McIntyre discusses box office hit Gone Girl and its eerie portrayal of American degrowth
News • 14 Oct 2014
Survey to help parents tackle teen drinking challenges
Researchers have developed an online survey to help families navigate the challenges of teenage alcohol use.
News • 14 Oct 2014
Do Australians still believe in the fair go? Views on pay suggest not
Dr John Wright, from the School of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Newcastle, sheds light on Aussie's view of fair pay.
News • 08 Oct 2014
UON obesity researcher joins young leaders in Japan
Newcastle behavioural scientist, Rebecca Wyse, was one of only five Australians selected to attend international forum
News • 08 Oct 2014
The big top’s evolution: Cirkopolis by Cirque Eloize
With the opening of Cirkopolis at the Melbourne International Arts Festival this week, Dr Gillian Arrighi looks at the evolution of circus
News • 07 Oct 2014
Honorary Fellowship for former UON Chancellor
The Australian Psychological Society rarely bestows the title of Honorary Fellow. We are proud to announce that Professor Trevor Waring is a recipient.
News • 03 Oct 2014
Wim Delvoye’s astonishing art shows what’s lurking in the banal
Senior Lecturer Dr Kit Messham-Muir in the School of Creative Industries at the University of Newcastle, looks at the astonishing work of Belgian artist Wim
News • 02 Oct 2014
Young women becoming more active, and more stressed
Young Australian women are fatter, fitter and more stressed than they were in the mid-’90s, according to the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health
News • 01 Oct 2014
Smoking and male fertility breakthrough finding
Mothers who smoke while they are pregnant or breastfeeding may be damaging the fertility of their sons, according to research published in Human Reproduction.
News • 29 Sep 2014
Childhood obesity research accolade
Research into childhood obesity in developing Asian countries has earned Wai Yew Yang a 2014 Nestle Nutrition Institute Young Researcher Award.
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.