News and Events

News

News • 01 Jul 2014

UON Research Group Launches World-class Journal

The University of Newcastle's Historical Experience, Representation, Media, Education, and Society (HERMES) Research Group has launched Historical Encounters

News • 30 Jun 2014

BATTLING CLIMATE CHANGE WITH AL GORE

Environmental Engineering student Declan Clausen took part in leadership training with the Climate Reality Project

News • 27 Jun 2014

Exercise best 'medicine' for spinal recovery

Exercise therapy research being conducted by UON is bringing hope of restored muscle function to those suffering paralysis from spinal damage.

News • 26 Jun 2014

UON graduate an outstanding leader

AustCham has presented Thailand's Alumni Leadership Award to UON Medical Science and PhD graduate Dr Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong.

News • 24 Jun 2014

Mining the creative mind

This week international researchers will gather in Newcastle for the Centre for Literary and Linguistic Computing Beyond Authorship Symposium.

News • 23 Jun 2014

Are you the next Rhodes scholar?

The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting outstanding all-round students at the University of Oxford, and providing transformative opportunitie

News • 23 Jun 2014

World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds: 2014

Breast cancer clinical trials researcher, Professor John Forbes, recognised among world’s best scientists.

News • 18 Jun 2014

Key to triggering labour discovered

UON researchers have discovered a ‘switch’ that fails to engage in some pregnancies, which could lead to labour complications

News • 16 Jun 2014

How sweet it is

Nutrition researcher Professor Manohar Garg is conducting a new clinical trial to determine the cardio-metabolic health impacts of fructose.

News • 13 Jun 2014

$3.2m ARC funding

The Australian Research Council has awarded UON $3.2m to establish a research hub dedicated to future-proofing Australia's iron ore production.

News • 10 Jun 2014

Queen's birthday honours

Emeritus Professor Anthony Smith and Conjoint Professor Gregory Leigh have been honoured in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours List.

News • 05 Jun 2014

Super-light metal foam - taking the impact out of auto accidents

PhD Student Mehdi Taherishargh has developed a low-cost, super-light metal foam that has the potential to save lives.

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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