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News • 25 Feb 2014
DNA protein targeted in ovarian cancer chemo test
Dr Nikola Bowden is investigating a DNA repair protein that is implicated in ovarian cancer tumours becoming resistant to chemotherapy.
News • 21 Feb 2014
Stroke trial lures imaging research expert
The Hunter’s renowned stroke research group will be bolstered by the return of imaging expert Dr Andrew Bivard to work on acute care and rehabilitation projects
News • 21 Feb 2014
$1.5m to Newcastle researchers to unlock cancer secrets
Three University of Newcastle cancer researchers have been recognised with Cancer Institute NSW Early Career Fellowships, totalling more than $1.5 million.
News • 20 Feb 2014
World First Emissions Abatement Technology
$30m grant to develop world-first coal mining emissions abatement technologies
News • 19 Feb 2014
New web app weighs in on food choices
‘Burn it to earn it’ is the philosophy behind a novel web application developed by international nutrition expert Professor Clare Collins and her team.
News • 14 Feb 2014
Disruption delivers innovation: Lessons from Hollywood
Disruption delivers innovation: Lessons from Hollywood
News • 04 Feb 2014
Debunking myths about cancer
University of Newcastle researchers are debunking myths about cancer with their achievements leading the fight against cancer
News • 31 Jan 2014
Cancer therapy secures $27.1m funding
Viralytics announces $27.1m for completion of international trials of CAVATAK
News • 23 Jan 2014
Accelerator initiative launches business ideas
The UON Slingshot Accelerator Program, an initiative to identify high potential start-ups and nurture innovation in the Hunter, will be officially launched toda
News • 22 Jan 2014
Newcastle research underpins statewide alcohol restrictions
Newcastle research that evaluated alcohol restrictions in Newcastle has underpinned sweeping statewide changes to curb alcohol-fuelled violence.
News • 21 Jan 2014
Kimberley extinction prevention plan
Gene bank insures Kimberley wildlife against cane toad threat. Simon Clulow and Sean Doody, have commenced work on a gene banking program to 'future proof'
News • 16 Jan 2014
New DVC (Research and Innovation)
The University of Newcastle today announced the appointment of Professor Kevin Hall to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation).
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.
In person
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.
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.
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.
In person
GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals
Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.
In person
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.
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.