News and Events

News

News • 12 Nov 2013

neuroscientist awarded

Neuroscientist Dr Rohan Walker was named the Newcastle Business Club’s Young Business Person of the Year this afternoon.

News • 08 Nov 2013

$8.8M ARC funding

Australian Research Council awards University of Newcastle $8.8 million and seven research fellowships.

News • 07 Nov 2013

UON Slingshot accelerator program

Students, staff and friends of UON with innovative ideas are set to benefit from this dynamic partnership.

News • 05 Nov 2013

Extinction Prevention

Devil of a job for wildlife tracking app

News • 04 Nov 2013

Innovative MRI scanner installed

HMRI’s new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) centre has reached a pivotal milestone with the installation of the new scanner.

News • 01 Nov 2013

Weighty Problem

Research has found GPs are falling short in detecting obesity, which may lead to poor weight management support.

News • 01 Nov 2013

NSW Scientist of the Year

Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson AO has been awarded the NSW Scientist of the Year at the 2013 NSW Science and Engineering Awards.

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.

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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Event

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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