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News • 29 Apr 2014

UON history of violence research acknowledged

The Director of the Centre for the History of Violence, Professor Philip Dwyer, has been awarded a residency by the Rockefeller Foundation

News • 29 Apr 2014

Go to WHoA! – Gen Ys helping to shape health care future

More than 17,000 young women bucked the stereotypical ‘Generation Me’ tag last year to complete a survey that will help shape the future of health services.

News • 23 Apr 2014

Equity in higher education grant success

University of Newcastle researchers win grants to study student equity in Higher Education

News • 15 Apr 2014

Revolutionary clean energy technology launched in the Hunter

A new clean energy system launched today will demonstrate cost savings in electricity generation for remote mining and industrial sites and rural communities.

News • 14 Apr 2014

Indigenous scholars head to world’s most prestigious universities

Two outstanding young scholars awarded competitive indigenous scholarships to study at Oxford and Cambridge

News • 11 Apr 2014

'Smoke and mirrors’ strategy costing Mum and Dad investors billions

New University of Newcastle research reveals families are in danger of losing thousands of dollars through incorrect investment advice

News • 09 Apr 2014

New sequencer turbo-charges cancer risk diagnosis

A HMRI genetics laboratory at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital has become the first in Australia, and one of the few …

News • 08 Apr 2014

Asthma and diet link

Asthma and diet link

News • 07 Apr 2014

2014 Alumni Awards Nominations

Recognising UON’s outstanding alumni. Nominate by 23 May.

News • 02 Apr 2014

Newcastle: City in transition – Public Forum

Newcastle: City in transition is sponsored by the University of Newcastle and is the first in a planned series of discussions on the future of Newcastle

News • 01 Apr 2014

RobotX Team Prepares for Maritime Challenge

UoN students are preparing to compete with international teams at the RobotX Maritime Challenge in Singapore.

News • 01 Apr 2014

Study of ‘minor strokes’ to prevent major impact

A community-based clinical trial that monitors people who have experienced a a ‘minor stroke’ or ‘funny turn’ – is being expanded by researchers.

Events

Webinar

New oral history resources and training

For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.

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When Tuesday 17 March 2026
2:20pm - 2:20pm
Location  Online

In person

Works in Practice

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 Friday 10 April 2026
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location  Room X401, Level 4 NUSpace | Auckland Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300

In person

Student to Startup

Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.

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When Tuesday 14 April 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle

In person

Launch: Quiet Protest: A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War sparked the largest public demonstrations Australia had ever seen. You're invited to the launch of Quiet Protest - A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War.

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When Saturday 9 May 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location  Watt Space Gallery | 20 Auckland Street, Newcastle NSW 2300