News and Events

News

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 • 08 Apr 2014

Asthma and diet link

Asthma and diet link

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.

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When Monday 19 October 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026

In person

Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place

A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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When Monday 16 November 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Tuesday 17 November 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location  University of Newcastle, Upper Hunter Campus | 85 Hill St, Muswellbrook

In person

On Every Corner

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.

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When Friday 20 November 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location  University House | Cnr King and Auckland Street, Newcastle 2300

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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.

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When Monday 30 November 2026
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Location  NUSpace, Watt Space Gallery

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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.

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When Thursday 3 December 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Greenhouse Tech Hub, Sydney

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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.

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When Friday 11 December 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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