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News • 06 May 2014
Educator #1 in his field
University of Newcastle educator awarded #1 in the field of gastroenterology
News • 06 May 2014
Preparing communities for natural disasters
University of Newcastle research prepares ‘at risk’ communities for natural disasters
News • 05 May 2014
Australian attitudes to Nuclear weapons
University of Newcastle scholar's book documents Australia's historical attitudes to Nuclear weapons.
News • 05 May 2014
Ambitious thinkers share innovation insights at Hunter Innovation Forum
University of Newcastle visionaries will showcase their most ambitious thinking at the Hunter Innovation Forum 2014, to be held in Newcastle from May 15-17.
News • 05 May 2014
Warrior immune cells could win the fight against asthma
Laureate Professor Paul Foster is developing new anti-inflammatory approaches to treat asthma and infections of the lung
News • 05 May 2014
University’s bot-soccer team to impress crowd at CeBIT Expo 2014
Two-time world champions of the RoboCup tournament, the University of Newcastle is showcasing their latest generation of robotic soccer stars (NUbots) at CeBIT
News • 02 May 2014
Dr Jeff McGee's Research on Climate Change Governance Cited in United Nations Report
Newcastle Law School academic Dr Jeff McGee has received citations for his research in the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on …
News • 30 Apr 2014
Australia's top young university
Times Higher Education ranks UON the nation's number one dynamic young university
News • 29 Apr 2014
UON history of violence research acknowledged
The Director of the Centre for the History of Violence, Professor Philip Dwyer, has been awarded a residency by the Rockefeller Foundation
News • 29 Apr 2014
Go to WHoA! – Gen Ys helping to shape health care future
More than 17,000 young women bucked the stereotypical ‘Generation Me’ tag last year to complete a survey that will help shape the future of health services.
News • 23 Apr 2014
Equity in higher education grant success
University of Newcastle researchers win grants to study student equity in Higher Education
News • 15 Apr 2014
Revolutionary clean energy technology launched in the Hunter
A new clean energy system launched today will demonstrate cost savings in electricity generation for remote mining and industrial sites and rural communities.
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.