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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.

News • 26 Feb 2014

University of Newcastle Civil Engineering in world’s top 50

New QS World University Rankings by Subject list 12 UON disciplines in top 200 - Civil & Structural Engineering World’s 45

Events

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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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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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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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