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News • 27 May 2014
National Reconciliation Week
UON Indigenous historian joins inspiring panel for National Reconciliation Week at the Australian National Maritime Museum
News • 26 May 2014
UoN’s Speech Pathology work recognised internationally
Head of speech pathology Dr Sally Hewat was recently recognised for her significant contributions to the people of Vietnam
News • 22 May 2014
Professor Galvin crowned outstanding Australian innovator
The creator of the Reflux Classifier, Professor Kevin Galvin, has been crowned one of Australia’s top innovators with the 2014 Clunies Ross Award.
News • 21 May 2014
Preparing our brightest student teachers for schools in need
UON student teachers will participate in a national program designed to prepare them for successful careers in low socio-economic status (SES) schools.
News • 20 May 2014
Partnerships the key to mental health well-being
A research project on the prevalence of mental health problems in the mining industry is in the spotlight at the NSW Mining Health and Safety Conference.
News • 16 May 2014
Research Directions 2013/2014
The new edition of Research Directions from the Faculty of Education and Arts is now available.
News • 16 May 2014
Saturated fats to be served in radical nutrition trial
Guilt-free servings of butter and white chocolate for participants in a revolutionary clinical trial by nutrition researcher Prof Manohar Garg
News • 15 May 2014
Celebrating our volunteers
National Volunteer Week, celebrating University of Newcastle (UON) volunteers, the University of Newcastle, Australia
News • 15 May 2014
Letters and numbers
The Director of the Centre for Literary and Linguistic Computing at the University of Newcastle knows it's not every English scholar's cup of Twinings...
News • 15 May 2014
Teachers and teaching
University of Newcastle research program, Teachers and Teaching, proves collaboration is the key to success in teaching and research.
News • 15 May 2014
UON is keeping it clever
UON supports the Keep it Clever campaign, which is building public awareness about the vital role of universities in driving economic growth.
News • 15 May 2014
Genuine partnerships vital to nurturing ideas
Innovation is a term that is much used but not always understood.
Events
Exhibition
Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
Event
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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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
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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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
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.