News and Events

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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.

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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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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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