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News • 31 Jan 2014
Cancer therapy secures $27.1m funding
Viralytics announces $27.1m for completion of international trials of CAVATAK
News • 23 Jan 2014
Accelerator initiative launches business ideas
The UON Slingshot Accelerator Program, an initiative to identify high potential start-ups and nurture innovation in the Hunter, will be officially launched toda
News • 22 Jan 2014
Newcastle research underpins statewide alcohol restrictions
Newcastle research that evaluated alcohol restrictions in Newcastle has underpinned sweeping statewide changes to curb alcohol-fuelled violence.
News • 21 Jan 2014
Kimberley extinction prevention plan
Gene bank insures Kimberley wildlife against cane toad threat. Simon Clulow and Sean Doody, have commenced work on a gene banking program to 'future proof'
News • 16 Jan 2014
New DVC (Research and Innovation)
The University of Newcastle today announced the appointment of Professor Kevin Hall to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation).
News • 14 Jan 2014
Second-hand smoke
A study of cigarette smoke exposure in multi-unit housing has been instrumental in achieving proposed Strata by-law reforms banning smoking in common areas.
News • 08 Jan 2014
Faculty of Business and Law Excellence in External Engagement Student Awards 2013
Nominations open for 2013 Faculty of Business and Law Student External Engagement Awards
News • 27 Dec 2013
A clearer view on the healing power of the arts
By Marguerite Johnson, and Miranda Lawry.Florence Nightingale was a practical, highly experienced nurse who advocated the role of beauty, aesthetics …
News • 18 Dec 2013
Organ failure syndrome
The battle to save accident victims in Intensive Care often extends beyond treating the original injury, with multiple organ failure presenting a threat.
News • 13 Dec 2013
Breast Cancer Breakthrough
Drug cuts breast cancer cases by more than 50 per cent in high risk women
News • 12 Dec 2013
sleep linked to diabetes
Getting less than six hours sleep each night may increase type 2 diabetes risk by 30 per cent, researchers have found.
News • 11 Dec 2013
Year 11 Business Plan Challenge
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the 2013 Business Plan Challenge grand final was held on Friday 15 November with …
Events
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New oral history resources and training
For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.
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.
In person
Student to Startup
Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.
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.
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.