News and Events

News

News • 14 Jan 2014

Second-hand smoke

A study of cigarette smoke exposure in multi-unit housing has been instrumental in achieving proposed Strata by-law reforms banning smoking in common areas.

News • 08 Jan 2014

Faculty of Business and Law Excellence in External Engagement Student Awards 2013

Nominations open for 2013 Faculty of Business and Law Student External Engagement Awards

News • 27 Dec 2013

A clearer view on the healing power of the arts

By Marguerite Johnson, and Miranda Lawry.Florence Nightingale was a practical, highly experienced nurse who advocated the role of beauty, aesthetics …

News • 18 Dec 2013

Organ failure syndrome

The battle to save accident victims in Intensive Care often extends beyond treating the original injury, with multiple organ failure presenting a threat.

News • 13 Dec 2013

Breast Cancer Breakthrough

Drug cuts breast cancer cases by more than 50 per cent in high risk women

News • 12 Dec 2013

sleep linked to diabetes

Getting less than six hours sleep each night may increase type 2 diabetes risk by 30 per cent, researchers have found.

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

Asia Pacific Forum

Forum promotes Asia Pacific higher education collaboration

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.

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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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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