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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

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.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
9:45am - 11:45am
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm

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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.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 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 Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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