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News • 19 Aug 2013
Scholars shortlisted for awards
University of Newcastle scholars shortlisted for awards
News • 16 Aug 2013
$300,000 for secure communications research
University of Newcastle wins $300,000 to make digital communications secure by
News • 13 Aug 2013
MR centre announced
Magnetic Resonance centre to boost medical research, by the University of Newcastle
News • 12 Aug 2013
Leapfrogging extinction
'Leapfrogging extinction' is today's centre stage science achievement for Science Week
News • 09 Aug 2013
Spotlight on science
Remarkable science innovations at the University of Newcastle
News • 06 Aug 2013
Waking the dead?
Not content with saving lives, doctors are now credited with (accused of?) bringing the dead back to life. But how true are the stories we hear about people “co
News • 06 Aug 2013
Calorie restriction increases longevity – or does it?
By Surinder Baines, University of NewcastleHere's an interesting stat to bring up at the dinner table: for each human cell …
News • 29 Jul 2013
Acclaim for researchers
University of Newcastle researchers have won two awards at the National Preventative Health Awards presented at the National Preventive Health Symposium
News • 23 Jul 2013
Medical innovation
University researcher’s antibiotic device to improve home healthcare
News • 23 Jul 2013
Leading the bid for a Cooperative Research Centre for Wildlife Biodiversity
The University of Newcastle is leading a Trans-Tasman consortium bid for a Cooperative Research Centre for Wildlife Biodiversity (Wildlife Biodiversity CRC)
News • 22 Jul 2013
Shakespeare and cancer diagnoses: how bard can it be?
Shakespeare’s plays and cancer: two seemingly unrelated topics with an underlying common thread.
News • 19 Jul 2013
Glum and glummer: Australia vs US on science literacy results
Perhaps the only positive note that can be sounded on the Australian science literacy survey results, released on Wednesday by the Australian Academy of Science
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.