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News • 10 May 2013
Mum's the word on pregnancy
UON researchers are asking new mums to reflect on their pregnancy and post-birth experience to help researchers design a lifestyle program.
News • 08 May 2013
Professor Caroline McMillen opens Newcastle's Healthy University Fair
The University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen opened the University's inaugural Health Fair today to promote healthy lifestyles.
News • 08 May 2013
Disciplines ranked in top 200 in the world
The University of Newcastle has ten disciplines which feature in the top 200 in the world, according to new QS World University Rankings published today.
News • 07 May 2013
Newcastle researchers question existence of manflu
Men are popularly maligned for wilting like cheap supermarket flowers at the first winter sniffle, however data from Flutracking.net, Australia’s online influen
News • 26 Apr 2013
University of Newcastle wins international medical conference
More than four hundred medical education experts will flock to Newcastle in March 2015 for The Asian Medical Education Association (AMEA) Conference 2015 to be
News • 22 Apr 2013
Newcastle researchers leapfrog ahead in world-first
University of Newcastle researchers have successfully developed a method to freeze frog embryonic cells in a world-first breakthrough that could slow the threat
News • 15 Apr 2013
NeW Space
NeW Space is a $95 million landmark education precinct under development by the University of Newcastle in the heart of Newcastle's CBD.
News • 28 Mar 2013
Postcards reduce self-poisoning events
Postcards from the Edge halved the rate of general hospital readmissions and reduced psychiatric hospital admissions by a third, over a five-year period.
News • 28 Mar 2013
Pregnancy researchers target contraction ‘controller’
University of Newcastle researchers have been tracking a protein thought to act as a controller of contractions.
News • 27 Mar 2013
Newcastle Innovation farewells Chair of the Board
After more than 20 years helping to guide the strategic direction of Newcastle Innovation, Dr Geoff Leonard AM has announced his retirement as Chair.
News • 18 Mar 2013
Lost frog DNA back from the dead: Lazarus Project
The genome of an extinct Australian frog has been revived and reactivated by a team of scientists using sophisticated cloning technology to implant a "dead" cell nucleus into a fresh egg from another frog species.
News • 18 Mar 2013
New chairman bringing global vision to HMRI board table
Newcastle-based company director Glenn Turner has been appointed Chairman of the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Board, with Bob Kennedy officially retiring from the role after six years.
Events
Exhibition
Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
Event
National Science Week with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the
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Looking Ahead Lecture with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the
In person
From Research to Region | National Science Week
This National Science week, see how STEM research is driving local impact on the Central Coast. Our special edition of the From Research to Region seminar series highlights how University of Newcastle research spanning construction, food science and environmental conservation
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STEM Messages Matter | National Science Week
Clarity and cut-through in science communication We work in a crowded and fast-moving information landscape. In this environment, STEM communicators are increasingly challenged to ensure their messages are heard, understood, and trusted. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the
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.