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News • 31 Oct 2013
Sport of kings
A new book by Professor John Maynard explores the significant involvement of Aboriginal people one of Australia’s most celebrated sports.
News • 30 Oct 2013
Science and Engineering Challenge National Final
Australia’s future scientists and engineers racing for Challenge podium.
News • 29 Oct 2013
Alcohol tax system
An overhaul of Australia's alcohol tax system would potentially bring health and economic gains, according to research.
News • 25 Oct 2013
$21.7m NHMRC funding for UoN
$21.7m funding puts University of Newcastle in Top Eight universities for health and medical research.
News • 24 Oct 2013
Celebrating innovation at annual awards
Five researchers and one Hunter innovation champion will be honoured today for their commercial success
News • 23 Oct 2013
International spotlight on cancer research
World’s leading cancer researchers will address international Translational Cancer Research Conference in Newcastle.
News • 22 Oct 2013
2013 Alumni Awards announced
Esteemed accounting and economics Emeritus Professor Ross Watts awarded Alumni Medal for Professional Excellence.
News • 21 Oct 2013
What makes Australian bushfires so dangerous?
Parts of Australia are prone to intense, uncontrollable fires that can have the same intensity as severe thunderstorm activity. University of Newcastle meteorol
News • 18 Oct 2013
Rural Health Conference
University of Newcastle top researchers attend Port Macquarie health conference
News • 18 Oct 2013
Diet Bytes and Baby Bumps
A research study will assess the use of smartphones as a new method for pregnant women to record their nutritional intake.
Events
Webinar
New oral history resources and training
For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.
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.
In person
Student to Startup
Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.
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.
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.