News and Events

News

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.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
9:45am - 11:45am
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm

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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.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 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 Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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