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News • 04 Jun 2014
Workshops for researchers
UON is facilitating three workshops focused on strategic approaches to publication, self-promotion, and scholarly writing.
News • 03 Jun 2014
Major cancer boost
The Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA) has become the first regionally-based organisation to receive full Translational Cancer Research Centre status.
News • 02 Jun 2014
Share your flu symptoms
You give me fever: A record 17,000 people are sharing their flu symptoms each week for good through a growing online health surveillance system.
News • 02 Jun 2014
Indigenous entrepreneurship research assists international communities
University of Newcastle professor shares Indigenous entrepreneurship expertise with researchers at First Nations University of Canada
News • 30 May 2014
New study for young women
Dietetic researchers at the University of Newcastle have begun recruiting women aged 18 to 44 to examine the body shape …
News • 29 May 2014
Global thought leader
Professor Carolyn Mountford has received global recognition for her innovative cancer research using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy technology.
News • 28 May 2014
Newcastle Poetry Prize
Following record entries in 2013, judges of the Newcastle Poetry Prize are preparing for another year of national excellence from …
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.
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.