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News • 21 Mar 2014

Disruption delivers innovation: Lessons from the imaginative and creative dirtgirl

Disruption delivers innovation: Lessons from the imaginative and talented dirtgirl

News • 19 Mar 2014

Healthy lifestyle study targets young men

Young men are the target of a new University of Newcastle study aiming to tailor a healthy lifestyle program that meets their specific needs.

News • 18 Mar 2014

Linguistics, Education and Sociology star in the QS World Rankings

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News • 14 Mar 2014

New Imaging Centre to bring sharper focus on disease

A new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) centre boasting the most advanced scanning technology in the Southern Hemisphere was opened today at HMRI in Newcastle.

News • 14 Mar 2014

Knights join concussion study to help tackle scientific uncertainty

The Newcastle Knights, University and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are teaming up to help tackle questions surrounding effects of concussion.

News • 12 Mar 2014

Iconic NeW Space first designs

The University today released the early concepts for its $95 million CBD landmark education precinct - NeW Space - creating a 10 storey ‘vertical’ campus.

News • 12 Mar 2014

Exercise key to preventing early-onset dementia

An international study has shown that teenagers with poor cardiovascular fitness and a lower IQ have an increased risk of developing early-onset dementia.

News • 11 Mar 2014

Economic Control for Regional Communities

Dr Jeff McGee, an academic with the Newcastle Law School, writes on how regional communities can adapt to the exodus …

News • 11 Mar 2014

$1 Million Centre for Resources Health and Safety

Million dollar research partnership to improve Miner safety between NIER and global healthcare provider Aspen Medical.

News • 06 Mar 2014

Research Seminar Series

The University of Newcastle's Collaborative Environments for Creative Arts Research (CeCAR) is proud to present an exciting new Research Seminar Series

News • 06 Mar 2014

Health collaboration drives innovation

University led global health collaboration drives innovation

News • 05 Mar 2014

School-based solution helps inactive teens

School-based intervention programs may offer hope for inactive teenage girls, a University of Newcastle study has found.

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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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

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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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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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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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