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News • 06 Aug 2014

Noted works: The Black War

By Lyndall Ryan, School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Newcastle Nicholas Clements, The Black War: Fear, Sex and Resistance in Tasmania

News • 05 Aug 2014

UON Nursing PhD student off to national 3MT finals

2014 Three Minute Thesis Winners | Nursing PhD student, Gary Crowfoot, is in the final round of the National/Trans-Tasman Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition

News • 05 Aug 2014

SCORES a winner for children’s fitness

More than 200 school children have gained profound fitness benefits from a year-long UON physical activity and movement skills intervention.

News • 01 Aug 2014

Two artists go to war - Shaun Gladwell and Ben Quilty

Shaun Gladwell and Ben Quilty – two of Australia's leading artists – display very different approaches to war at parallel exhibitions at John Curtin Gallery

News • 28 Jul 2014

Smart snapshot of pregnancy diets

UON nutrition researchers are using smartphone technology to gather first-hand insights about the diets of expectant Indigenous mums and provide feedback.

News • 28 Jul 2014

Mary, Queen of Scots was a poet - and you should know it

Think Mary, Queen of Scots and a few key facts probably come to mind: she was Catholic, she was imprisoned and she had her head chopped off.

News • 25 Jul 2014

Jeff Koons - a spectacle on the way to respectable

Kit Messham-Muir, Senior Lecturer in the School of Creative Industries at University of Newcastle. American Jeff Koons is possibly the most contentious artist

News • 23 Jul 2014

ARC Future Fellows

UON secures record funding under 2014 scheme

News • 23 Jul 2014

Landmark schizophrenia genetic study

UON researchers have helped unearth more than 100 genetic variants associated with schizophrenia, through the largest ever genome-wide study of the disease.

News • 21 Jul 2014

Three Minute Thesis

Students to compete against clock and each other in thesis final

News • 18 Jul 2014

International Research Centre Launched

New international research centre on balanced land use

News • 15 Jul 2014

Companion Robot Technology

UON researchers give Tin Man a heart with the invention of technology aimed at enabling robots to feel emotion in a near human-like manner.

Events

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

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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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National Science Week with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith

Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the

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When Monday 17 August 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location  The Conservatorium, Newcastle City

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Looking Ahead Lecture with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith

Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the

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When Monday 17 August 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  The Conservatorium

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In person

From Research to Region | National Science Week

This National Science week, see how STEM research is driving local impact on the Central Coast. Our special edition of the From Research to Region seminar series highlights how University of Newcastle research spanning construction, food science and environmental conservation

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When Thursday 20 August 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  Gosford Central

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STEM Messages Matter | National Science Week

Clarity and cut-through in science communication We work in a crowded and fast-moving information landscape. In this environment, STEM communicators are increasingly challenged to ensure their messages are heard, understood, and trusted. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the

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When Friday 21 August 2026
10:00am - 11:30am