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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 • 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 • 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.
In person
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.
In person
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.
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.
In person
GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals
Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.
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.
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.