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News • 05 Dec 2013
New Face of Civil Engineering
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has named UON research academic Dr James Hambleton as one of 10 New Faces of Civil Engineering.
News • 04 Dec 2013
Full employment on agenda
Top economic experts will discuss the legacy of higher unemployment and the need for true full employment in the wake of the global financial crisis.
News • 03 Dec 2013
Talking speech research
Five of the world’s top international speech pathologists are discussing their latest research at the three-day ‘Communicating Together’ Symposium in Newcastle
News • 03 Dec 2013
International stroke trial
A Hunter stroke drug trial that yielded rapid treatment benefits for patients will expand nationally and internationally
News • 02 Dec 2013
Research and Supervision Excellence
The winners of the 2013 'Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Research Excellence' and the 'Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Supervision Excellence' were announced on Monda
News • 28 Nov 2013
Humanities Academy
Associate Professor Rosalind Halton has been elected as an Honorary Fellow to the Australian Academy of the Humanities.
News • 26 Nov 2013
Monash Scholar
Electrical Engineering graduate Kumaran Nathan has earned a prestigious The General Sir John Monash Foundation scholarship.
News • 26 Nov 2013
Defence partnership
The Department of Defence has admitted the University as an Associate of the Rapid Prototyping Development and Evaluation (RPDE) Program.
News • 26 Nov 2013
Mining and mental health
Researchers from across Australia will attend a forum in Newcastle to discuss strategies to improve the mental health and well-being of the mining workforce.
News • 22 Nov 2013
Gastric Brooding Frog
University of Newcastle frog whisperer makes TIME Magazine 25 best inventions list
News • 21 Nov 2013
Food Innovation Cluster
Joint UON and Central Coast Food Innovation Cluster to cook up industry solutions.
News • 21 Nov 2013
A rising literary star
Dr Pender has won the $40,000 S. Ernest Sprott Fellowship to research the roles women played in the literary culture of the 16th and 17th centuries.
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.
In person
Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place
A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.
In person
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.
In person
On Every Corner
Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.
Event
Looking Ahead Asia-Pacific Lecture with Peter Varghese AO
Join Peter Varghese AO for a thought-provoking exploration of the forces shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific. Drawing on decades of experience in diplomacy and international affairs, Peter will examine the geopolitical, economic and strategic trends influencing our region and
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.
Event
NSW FLIP Showcase
From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.
In person
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.
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.