News and Events

News

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.

News • 21 Mar 2014

Disruption delivers innovation: Lessons from the imaginative and creative dirtgirl

Disruption delivers innovation: Lessons from the imaginative and talented dirtgirl

Events

Event

I&E Academy: FinTech: AI, Tokenisation & the Future of Digital Currency Symposium

Join the I&E Academy for the latest Impact by Design Symposium, exploring how AI, blockchain and tokenisation are reshaping digital finance. This symposium brings industry and research perspectives together through Design Science Research.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
9:45am - 11:45am
Location  NUSpace

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AI for Health Innovators: Practical Tools, Real Limits

A hands on two hour workshop on using AI in your innovation work, and knowing where it stops being safe to.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm

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In person

What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking

Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Event

Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures

In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

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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 Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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