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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 ...
News • 25 Aug 2014
Winston Churchill Fellowship 2014
UON graduate wins Winston Churchill Fellowship 2014 and prepares for research journey overseas
News • 25 Aug 2014
Vines, wine and identity
University to explore influence of iconic Hunter Valley wine region
News • 25 Aug 2014
‘transpoosion’ for a healthy gut
Professor Phil Hansbro's research on the devastating lung disease emphysema, and the role of the microbiome in the gut in this disease, was featured on the ABC'
News • 25 Aug 2014
UON researcher collects prestigious medal
University Of Newcastle researcher Professor Reza Moheimani has collected the prestigious Nichols Medal in Cape Town.
News • 24 Aug 2014
Effects of Omega-3 supplements on brain health
Volunteers needed to test the effects of Omega-3 on brain health.
News • 22 Aug 2014
Three questions not to ask about art - and four to ask instead
Art raises a lot of questions. That's what it does. If an art work in a gallery or a news story has made you ask what the?, it has already started to do its job
News • 20 Aug 2014
Industrial tribunal spotlight
A UON project will explore how industrial tribunals in the Hunter region are leading Australia in the proactive promotion of workplace co-operation.
News • 14 Aug 2014
Charged for Electric vehicle festival
The atmosphere is buzzing ahead of this weekend’s Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival, hosted by UON’s Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment.
News • 13 Aug 2014
Funding Success for Construction Management Researchers
A research team from Construction Management, led by Dr Jason von Meding, have successfully secured funding of $38,250 from the Australia China Council to estab
News • 12 Aug 2014
The Brisbane Declaration: a blueprint for the musical world
By Catherine Grant, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle Earlier this year the number of views of South Korean mega-star Psy's Gangnam Style
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.
In person
Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place
A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.
In person
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.
In person
On Every Corner
Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.
Event
Looking Ahead Asia-Pacific Lecture with Peter Varghese AO
Join Peter Varghese AO for a thought-provoking exploration of the forces shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific. Drawing on decades of experience in diplomacy and international affairs, Peter will examine the geopolitical, economic and strategic trends influencing our region and
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.
Event
NSW FLIP Showcase
From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.
In person
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.
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.