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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

Webinar

New oral history resources and training

For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.

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When Tuesday 17 March 2026
2:20pm - 2:20pm
Location  Online

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.

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When Friday 10 April 2026
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location  Room X401, Level 4 NUSpace | Auckland Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300

In person

Student to Startup

Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.

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When Tuesday 14 April 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle

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.

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When Saturday 9 May 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location  Watt Space Gallery | 20 Auckland Street, Newcastle NSW 2300