News and Events

News

News • 08 Oct 2013

Student Accolade

Prestigious nomination for international student

News • 02 Oct 2013

UoN rises in THE Rankings

Newcastle climbs in THE World University Rankings

News • 01 Oct 2013

Type 2 Diabetes

Donation funds research into Type 2 Diabetes prevention in men

News • 01 Oct 2013

Health Check: does processed meat cause bowel cancer?

Health Check: does processed meat cause bowel cancer? by The University of Newcastle

News • 27 Sep 2013

New Creative Visionary

World class futurist and Hollywood A-lister to spearhead creative research and innovation clusters at University of Newcastle

News • 25 Sep 2013

Principles of Geological Information Management, Geological Modelling an Coal Resource Estimation course

The NSW Institute for Frontier Geoscience professional development course in Principles of Geological Information Management, Geological Modelling and Coal Reso

News • 23 Sep 2013

Cockatoo Conservation

Breakthrough technology saves iconic Black Cockatoos

News • 16 Sep 2013

Young Researcher of the Year

Asthma researcher scores prestigious Scopus award

News • 13 Sep 2013

New renewables at DiG

Father of solar paint offers hope of free household electricity

News • 04 Sep 2013

DiG Festival

University of Newcastle “Official Innovation Partner” of new DiG Festival

News • 26 Aug 2013

Stroke discovery

New brain wave of thinking in stress and stroke response

News • 23 Aug 2013

Carbon Capture

$9 million for pilot plant to trial new carbon capture technology

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.

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When Monday 19 October 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026

In person

Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place

A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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When Monday 16 November 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Tuesday 17 November 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location  University of Newcastle, Upper Hunter Campus | 85 Hill St, Muswellbrook

In person

On Every Corner

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.

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When Friday 20 November 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location  University House | Cnr King and Auckland Street, Newcastle 2300

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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.

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When Monday 30 November 2026
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Location  NUSpace, Watt Space Gallery

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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.

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When Thursday 3 December 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Greenhouse Tech Hub, Sydney

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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.

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When Friday 11 December 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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