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News • 28 Nov 2024

Dr Hayden Robertson Receives ANBUG Outstanding PhD Award 2024

The Australian Neutron Beam Users Group (ANBUG) has awarded the prestigious Outstanding PhD Award 2024 to Dr Hayden Robertson for his exceptional research using neutron scattering techniques.

News • 27 Nov 2024

MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research team Head to the Hill

On Wednesday November 20, the Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) hosted Head to the Hill in Canberra to raise awareness of the devastating impact of brain cancer on families, individuals and society.

News • 27 Nov 2024

AI vs humans: Are AI chatbots ready for real mental health conversations?

Researchers from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are investigating if AI chatbots can help fill the critical service gap in support services by providing empathetic, 24-hour mental health support.

News • 25 Nov 2024

HMRI honours 2024’s best at Research Excellence Awards

University of Newcastle neurologist, Conjoint Professor Jeannette Lechner-Scott, has been named Researcher of the Year at the 2024 HMRI Research Excellence Awards.

News • 21 Nov 2024

Advancing equity in research with nine new fellowships

The University of Newcastle has announced its inaugural cohort of the ADVANCE Equity in Research Fellowships.

News • 15 Nov 2024

Celebrating Fellowship | Congratulations Dr Olivia Whalen

On behalf of the College of Engineering, Science and Environment, we extend our congratulations to the most recent Fellow of the Advance HE (UK) Higher Education Academy - Dr Olivia Whalen

News • 12 Nov 2024

Newcastle early intervention program for young men and boys to address violence

The University of Newcastle’s Name.Narrate.Navigate.360 (NNN.360) program has secured more than $2.1 million in Australian Government funding to support young men and boys who may be at risk of engaging in family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV).

News • 05 Nov 2024

World’s top scientists gather in Newcastle to advance energy and innovation

This week Newcastle welcomes more than 800 eminent scientists from 42 different countries, including two Nobel laureates, for the fifth International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials (ICEAN 2024).

News • 28 Oct 2024

Jenny’s Place Domestic Violence Resource Centre leads early intervention response

The nation is experiencing a domestic and family violence (DFV) crisis, and a trailblazing early intervention program offered by local organisation, Jenny’s Place, is leading the DFV response, a University of Newcastle study finds.

News • 23 Oct 2024

Startup stars of 2024 turning ideas into impact

Meet the I2N Accelerator changemakers for 2024

News • 22 Oct 2024

Medallist’s personal tragedy changes trajectory of childhood brain cancer

University of Newcastle and HMRI researcher Professor Matt Dun officially received the Australian Society for Medical Research Medal today. He also addressed the National Press Club in Canberra, sharing his deeply personal motivation for expanding his research from paediatric leukaemia to childhood brain cancer.

News • 21 Oct 2024

Stroke innovation technology scores Challenger title

Creators of a pioneering therapy that improves blood flow to the brain in ischaemic stroke patients, potentially improving their recovery, have won an inaugural biotech pitch event.

Events

In person

The Pivot Showcase

Hear the real stories behind the startups that changed direction and came out stronger.

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When Tuesday 21 July 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  I2N Hub Honeysuckle

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In person

2026 HDR Student Festival

Higher Degree by Research students are making breakthrough discoveries and solving the world’s most formidable problems. The HDR Student Festival will feature a range of conference-style activities, as well as University-wide events to showcase the excellence and innovation of our

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When Monday 3 August 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Location  Callaghan, City Campus and Central Coast

In person

Three Minute Thesis Finals

The 3MT competition final is always a highlight of the HDR calendar. We are delighted that this year our finalists will again be presenting their research in front of a live audience. Come along and be dazzled by the creative

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When Thursday 6 August 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  Bar on the Hill

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