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News • 26 Nov 2013

Defence partnership

The Department of Defence has admitted the University as an Associate of the Rapid Prototyping Development and Evaluation (RPDE) Program.

News • 26 Nov 2013

Mining and mental health

Researchers from across Australia will attend a forum in Newcastle to discuss strategies to improve the mental health and well-being of the mining workforce.

News • 22 Nov 2013

Gastric Brooding Frog

University of Newcastle frog whisperer makes TIME Magazine 25 best inventions list

News • 21 Nov 2013

Food Innovation Cluster

Joint UON and Central Coast Food Innovation Cluster to cook up industry solutions.

News • 21 Nov 2013

A rising literary star

Dr Pender has won the $40,000 S. Ernest Sprott Fellowship to research the roles women played in the literary culture of the 16th and 17th centuries.

News • 21 Nov 2013

Heart Foundation Fellowship

HMRI genetic statistician Dr Elizabeth Holliday has received a prestigious leadership fellowship from the Australian Heart Foundation to expand her …

News • 21 Nov 2013

Stroke Survivors Making waves

Two stroke rehabilitation study groups that formed the renowned BrainWaves choir will unite for their first ever combined public performance.

News • 20 Nov 2013

Proud supporter of special Olympics

Get involved in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tickets are on sale now.

News • 19 Nov 2013

World COPD Day

Free lung testing on Wednesday 19 November to raise awareness of deadly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

News • 19 Nov 2013

Alcohol during pregnancy

Study shows 80% of expectant mothers consume alcohol during their pregnancy.

News • 18 Nov 2013

Baragwanath Award

Australian Institute of Energy honours Emeritus Professor Terry Wall

News • 15 Nov 2013

Australia needs fundamental research to build a great country

By Jonathan Borwein (Jon), University of NewcastleLike many scientists, I was apprehensive in advance about the Abbott government's approach to …

Events

Webinar

New oral history resources and training

For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.

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When Tuesday 17 March 2026
2:20pm - 2:20pm
Location  Online

In person

Works in Practice

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 10 April 2026
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location  Room X401, Level 4 NUSpace | Auckland Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300

In person

Student to Startup

Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.

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When Tuesday 14 April 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle

In person

Launch: Quiet Protest: A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War sparked the largest public demonstrations Australia had ever seen. You're invited to the launch of Quiet Protest - A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War.

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When Saturday 9 May 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location  Watt Space Gallery | 20 Auckland Street, Newcastle NSW 2300