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News • 14 Apr 2014
Indigenous scholars head to world’s most prestigious universities
Two outstanding young scholars awarded competitive indigenous scholarships to study at Oxford and Cambridge
News • 11 Apr 2014
'Smoke and mirrors’ strategy costing Mum and Dad investors billions
New University of Newcastle research reveals families are in danger of losing thousands of dollars through incorrect investment advice
News • 09 Apr 2014
New sequencer turbo-charges cancer risk diagnosis
A HMRI genetics laboratory at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital has become the first in Australia, and one of the few …
News • 07 Apr 2014
2014 Alumni Awards Nominations
Recognising UON’s outstanding alumni. Nominate by 23 May.
News • 02 Apr 2014
Newcastle: City in transition – Public Forum
Newcastle: City in transition is sponsored by the University of Newcastle and is the first in a planned series of discussions on the future of Newcastle
News • 01 Apr 2014
RobotX Team Prepares for Maritime Challenge
UoN students are preparing to compete with international teams at the RobotX Maritime Challenge in Singapore.
News • 01 Apr 2014
Study of ‘minor strokes’ to prevent major impact
A community-based clinical trial that monitors people who have experienced a a ‘minor stroke’ or ‘funny turn’ – is being expanded by researchers.
News • 31 Mar 2014
UON unveils $17.3m medical sciences teaching and research precinct
UON today opened its state-of-the-art medical sciences precinct offering technology-enabled teaching facilities to researchers, students & healthcare workforce.
News • 26 Mar 2014
Academy honours top UON mathematician
The Australian Academy of Science has elected UON mathematician Professor George Willis as a Fellow, the most senior honour a scientist can receive in Australia
News • 25 Mar 2014
Web-based alcohol intervention has limited effect on consumption
New research shows a web-based self-assessment and feedback program for university students who drink hazardously produced little reduction in consumption.
News • 24 Mar 2014
Fruit-and-veg capsule set to combat obesity impacts
Study examining if fruit-and-vegie supplement can reduce inflammation produced by fat cells and lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, asthma and cancers.
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.