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News • 17 Jul 2013

Cancer Genome Atlas

Scientists and clinicians aim to foster targeted approach to cancer treatment by improving communication channels.

News • 10 Jul 2013

Alcohol and sports

Online study with clubs to combat drinking culture in sport.

News • 03 Jul 2013

Is the world really becoming less violent?

There is a growing consensus among scholars that rates of violence in Western countries are steadily declining, and have been doing so for centuries.

News • 28 Jun 2013

Creative Industries

One of six University of Newcastle projects awarded highly prestigious Australian Research Council Linkage Project Grants worth a total of $1.8 million.

News • 20 Jun 2013

An Australian First

Emeritus Professor Terry Wall is the first Australian to win the esteemed Percy Nicholls Solid Fuels Award...

News • 20 Jun 2013

Tipping the balance towards humanity in World War Z

Could a dire new infection sweep the world in a matter of weeks? Might the disease be so strange that it alters the behaviour of people beyond recognition, maki

News • 20 Jun 2013

University of Newcastle moves up in Times Higher Education World Top 100 under 50 rankings

Times Higher Education ranks the University of Newcastle 40th in the world's best universities under 50 years...

News • 19 Jun 2013

The relationship between technology use and childhood obesity

The University of Newcastle is leading a research project into the link between technology use and childhood obesity.

News • 16 Jun 2013

Superfoods: not so super after all?

Superfoods is a buzzword now part of mainstream food and health language, often touted as miracle foods that cure all ills, stave off ageing and disease, or aid

News • 13 Jun 2013

Here’s the skinny on fasting for weight loss – the 5:2 diet

By Surinder Baines, University of NewcastleThe "new" weight-loss strategy known as the 5:2 diet has been receiving much attention in …

News • 12 Jun 2013

University of Newcastle student wins Midwife of the Year

University of Newcastle research doctorate student, Namira Williams, has won the prestigious Australian College of Midwives 2013 NSW Midwife of the Year.

News • 05 Jun 2013

The rise of Australia as a wine nation

Think of alcohol in Australian life and you probably think of beer: a “hard-earned thirst” and all that.

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

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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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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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