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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
News • 26 Aug 2014
Church’s moral failure on trial at the Royal Commission
Kathleen McPhillips: It is the long-held view of Cardinal George Pell and other senior Catholic officials that the sexual abuse crisis is an issue ...
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.
In person
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.
In person
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.
Event
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.
In person
GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals
Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.
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.
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.