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News • 11 Dec 2013
Year 11 Business Plan Challenge
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the 2013 Business Plan Challenge grand final was held on Friday 15 November with …
News • 10 Dec 2013
On the Same Page
DVD resource offers early childhood professionals strategies for children’s challenging behaviours.
News • 10 Dec 2013
Health Check: Butter or margarine?
Butter gets points for taste; margarine for being easy to spread, writes Professor Clare Collins.
News • 09 Dec 2013
Symposium explores how science emerges from art
Symposium explores how science emerges from art
News • 06 Dec 2013
Future doctors examined
The bedside manner of Australia’s potential future doctors is being tested as candidates compete for a place in the prestigious Bachelor of Medicine - JMP.
News • 05 Dec 2013
New Face of Civil Engineering
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has named UON research academic Dr James Hambleton as one of 10 New Faces of Civil Engineering.
News • 04 Dec 2013
Full employment on agenda
Top economic experts will discuss the legacy of higher unemployment and the need for true full employment in the wake of the global financial crisis.
News • 03 Dec 2013
Talking speech research
Five of the world’s top international speech pathologists are discussing their latest research at the three-day ‘Communicating Together’ Symposium in Newcastle
News • 03 Dec 2013
International stroke trial
A Hunter stroke drug trial that yielded rapid treatment benefits for patients will expand nationally and internationally
News • 02 Dec 2013
Research and Supervision Excellence
The winners of the 2013 'Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Research Excellence' and the 'Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Supervision Excellence' were announced on Monda
News • 28 Nov 2013
Humanities Academy
Associate Professor Rosalind Halton has been elected as an Honorary Fellow to the Australian Academy of the Humanities.
Events
Exhibition
Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
In person
2026 HDR Student Festival
Higher Degree by Research students are making breakthrough discoveries and solving the world’s most formidable problems. The HDR Student Festival will feature a range of conference-style activities, as well as University-wide events to showcase the excellence and innovation of our
In person
Three Minute Thesis Finals
The 3MT competition final is always a highlight of the HDR calendar. We are delighted that this year our finalists will again be presenting their research in front of a live audience. Come along and be dazzled by the creative
Event
National Science Week with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the
Event
Looking Ahead Lecture with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the
In person
From Research to Region | National Science Week
This National Science week, see how STEM research is driving local impact on the Central Coast. Our special edition of the From Research to Region seminar series highlights how University of Newcastle research spanning construction, food science and environmental conservation
Event
STEM Messages Matter | National Science Week
Clarity and cut-through in science communication We work in a crowded and fast-moving information landscape. In this environment, STEM communicators are increasingly challenged to ensure their messages are heard, understood, and trusted. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.