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News • 11 Aug 2014

International Symposium on Spermatology

UON hosts prestigious International Symposium on Spermatology. Hundreds of guests from 30 countries will take part in the prestigious event.

News • 08 Aug 2014

Multiple Organ Failure - The Second Hit

Professor Zsolt’s research on multiple organ failure as a result of the ‘second hit’ was aired on the ABC’s Catalyst program on Thursday 7 August, 2014.

News • 08 Aug 2014

Autonomy Day celebrates UON’s proud history

Today the University of Newcastle (UON) celebrates the most significant event on its calendar - Autonomy Day.

News • 07 Aug 2014

With respect

The University of Newcastle and its community honours the victims of MH17 on this national day of mourning.

News • 07 Aug 2014

Open Now! VC Awards for Research Excellence

Nominations are being sought for the Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Research Excellence. Nominations are being sought for the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Resear

News • 07 Aug 2014

Open Now! VC Awards for Supervision Excellence

Nominations are being sought for the Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Research Excellence. Nominations are being sought for the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Resear

News • 07 Aug 2014

Asthma study trials antibiotic therapy

Asthma sufferers wanted for AMAZing trial of antibiotic therapy

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.

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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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.

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

In person

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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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.

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When Monday 30 November 2026
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Location  NUSpace, Watt Space Gallery

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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.

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

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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.

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

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