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News • 21 Nov 2024
Advancing equity in research with nine new fellowships
The University of Newcastle has announced its inaugural cohort of the ADVANCE Equity in Research Fellowships.
News • 15 Nov 2024
Celebrating Fellowship | Congratulations Dr Olivia Whalen
On behalf of the College of Engineering, Science and Environment, we extend our congratulations to the most recent Fellow of the Advance HE (UK) Higher Education Academy - Dr Olivia Whalen
News • 12 Nov 2024
Newcastle early intervention program for young men and boys to address violence
The University of Newcastle’s Name.Narrate.Navigate.360 (NNN.360) program has secured more than $2.1 million in Australian Government funding to support young men and boys who may be at risk of engaging in family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV).
News • 05 Nov 2024
World’s top scientists gather in Newcastle to advance energy and innovation
This week Newcastle welcomes more than 800 eminent scientists from 42 different countries, including two Nobel laureates, for the fifth International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials (ICEAN 2024).
News • 28 Oct 2024
Jenny’s Place Domestic Violence Resource Centre leads early intervention response
The nation is experiencing a domestic and family violence (DFV) crisis, and a trailblazing early intervention program offered by local organisation, Jenny’s Place, is leading the DFV response, a University of Newcastle study finds.
News • 23 Oct 2024
Startup stars of 2024 turning ideas into impact
Meet the I2N Accelerator changemakers for 2024
News • 22 Oct 2024
Medallist’s personal tragedy changes trajectory of childhood brain cancer
University of Newcastle and HMRI researcher Professor Matt Dun officially received the Australian Society for Medical Research Medal today. He also addressed the National Press Club in Canberra, sharing his deeply personal motivation for expanding his research from paediatric leukaemia to childhood brain cancer.
News • 21 Oct 2024
Stroke innovation technology scores Challenger title
Creators of a pioneering therapy that improves blood flow to the brain in ischaemic stroke patients, potentially improving their recovery, have won an inaugural biotech pitch event.
News • 09 Oct 2024
Newcastle Permanent and HMRI launch $2m health innovation partnership
Newcastle Permanent and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) have announced a new partnership, powered by a two-million-dollar donation to advance the impact of medical research, nurture local talent, and drive breakthroughs to create the healthiest people on the planet.
News • 02 Oct 2024
Australia’s health prevention programs set for $5m NHMRC check up
The University of Newcastle will lead a national research program aiming to transform Australia’s health prevention system and reduce the chronic disease burden.
News • 01 Oct 2024
Building pathways to recovery through cross-cultural psychology
The late Professor Daphne Keats was a distinguished staff member of the University of Newcastle who spearheaded the study of cross-cultural psychology in Australia. Her trailblazing efforts continue through a generous bequest to establish the Daphne Keats Chair in Cross-Cultural Psychology.
News • 30 Sep 2024
75 years of innovation in teacher education
Professor Susan Ledger, Dean of Education and Head of School, and the dedicated School of Education staff at the University of Newcastle, are extremely proud to be celebrating 75 years of leading innovative teacher education programs for schools within the region.
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
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
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.