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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.
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.