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News • 21 Nov 2013
Heart Foundation Fellowship
HMRI genetic statistician Dr Elizabeth Holliday has received a prestigious leadership fellowship from the Australian Heart Foundation to expand her …
News • 21 Nov 2013
Stroke Survivors Making waves
Two stroke rehabilitation study groups that formed the renowned BrainWaves choir will unite for their first ever combined public performance.
News • 20 Nov 2013
Proud supporter of special Olympics
Get involved in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tickets are on sale now.
News • 19 Nov 2013
World COPD Day
Free lung testing on Wednesday 19 November to raise awareness of deadly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
News • 19 Nov 2013
Alcohol during pregnancy
Study shows 80% of expectant mothers consume alcohol during their pregnancy.
News • 18 Nov 2013
Baragwanath Award
Australian Institute of Energy honours Emeritus Professor Terry Wall
News • 15 Nov 2013
Australia needs fundamental research to build a great country
By Jonathan Borwein (Jon), University of NewcastleLike many scientists, I was apprehensive in advance about the Abbott government's approach to …
News • 15 Nov 2013
Informed consent: why some foods should carry a cancer risk warning
By Clare Collins, University of NewcastleThe evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is definitive. It took a few decades, but …
News • 15 Nov 2013
Stretching the friendship: Australia, Indonesia and the ‘good friend’ narrative
By Melanie James, University of Newcastle. How far can friendships stretch? Two months ago, the rhetoric of the Indonesian and …
News • 14 Nov 2013
Construction Chair
New Chair announced to help build Australia’s construction future as the newly established Chair of Construction Management.
News • 13 Nov 2013
NEWcastle Products Exhibition 2013
Industrial design students inspired to design products that help to solve real-world problems and improve productivity.
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.