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News

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 • 28 Oct 2013

Frog Research

Giant leap forward in frog conservation

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

Esteemed Guest

Chinese Consul General tours university research facilities

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.

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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