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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
Exhibition
Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
In person
The Pivot Showcase
Hear the real stories behind the startups that changed direction and came out stronger.
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