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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.
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.