News and Events

News

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.

News • 13 May 2014

Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids in global spotlight

Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids (HDHKTM) has received global recognition for excellence and leadership in promoting health and well-being in the community.

News • 12 May 2014

Culture crisis

After a successful feature article on The Conversation, University of Newcastle researcher, Dr Catherine Grant, is heading to Cambodia to research...

News • 09 May 2014

Tamworth Education Centre set to grow rural health workforce

UON’s $19.4 million Tamworth Education Centre is a state-of-the-art education and research hub designed to increase skills and capacity of the health workforce.

News • 08 May 2014

Future of agriculture looks sweet

Sugar may be the key to future food security and economic prosperity according to University of Newcastle Associate Professor Yong-Ling …

News • 07 May 2014

Creative arts researcher awarded US fellowship

University of Newcastle researcher, Dr Gillian Arrighi, aims to bring the unique cultural contribution of child performers to scholarly attention.

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

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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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