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News • 10 Sep 2014

UON names 2014 Alumni Awards ‘gamechangers’

University of Newcastle (UON) graduate Dr Alison Thorburn, who is traversing new ground in asthma research, is UON's first recipient …

News • 10 Sep 2014

Violence is here to stay – we need to understand it

The Conversation will be running pieces looking at the history and nature of violence. Here, Professor Philip Dwyer from the Centre for the History of Violence

News • 10 Sep 2014

When statues get frocked up, art is in rude health

Marguerite Johnson, from the School of Humanities and Social Science, talks about revered statutes and increasing number of artists who enjoy reinterpreting the

News • 09 Sep 2014

Stroke survivors take centre stage

University of Newcastle choir BrainWaves helped launch 2014 Stroke Awareness Week with a performance at Parliament House in Sydney yesterday.

News • 05 Sep 2014

Energy Innovation Hub

The NSW Energy Innovation Knowledge Hub, launched today at the University of Newcastle, will further leverage the State’s innovative strengths in the sector.

News • 05 Sep 2014

Balloons for brain cancer research

This Father’s Day two UON students will release balloons at the Newcastle Knights game in memory of their dad and others who have been affected by brain cancer.

News • 03 Sep 2014

Filmmaker to explore Witch of Kings Cross

Internationally-acclaimed filmmaker Sonia Bible will visit UON to explore archived documents relating to the ‘Witch of Kings Cross, Rosaleen Norton.

News • 02 Sep 2014

Paracetamol and pain

Paracetamol does not speed recovery or reduce pain for people with acute low back ache, according to the results of a trial by HMRI researcher Chris Williams.

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

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.

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When Monday 19 October 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026

In person

Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place

A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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When Monday 16 November 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Tuesday 17 November 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location  University of Newcastle, Upper Hunter Campus | 85 Hill St, Muswellbrook

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On Every Corner

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.

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When Friday 20 November 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location  University House | Cnr King and Auckland Street, Newcastle 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 Monday 30 November 2026
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Location  NUSpace, Watt Space Gallery

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NSW FLIP Showcase

From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.

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When Thursday 3 December 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Greenhouse Tech Hub, Sydney

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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.

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When Friday 11 December 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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