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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.
News • 15 Mar 2013
Highest Hunter honour for leading prostate cancer researcher
A pioneering prostate cancer researcher be recognised for his work in early intervention and research into treatments for those threatened by cancers.
News • 14 Mar 2013
Researchers delve into world of food addiction
A University of Newcastle research team is hoping to uncover the hidden world of food addiction with a new project launched this week.
News • 01 Mar 2013
Newcastle researchers help in fight against STDs
Newcastle researchers have contributed to the discovery of a protein in the female reproductive tract that protects against sexually transmitted diseases
News • 27 Feb 2013
UoN backs unified higher education vision
The University of Newcastle said today's release of the university sector's first comprehensive higher education policy agenda was an important …
News • 22 Feb 2013
University and NCIG unite in Green and Golden Bell Frog research
The University of Newcastle’s Amphibian Research Group today released the last of approximately 5000 tadpoles into a newly constructed research habitat on Ash I
News • 21 Feb 2013
Newcastle trailblazer wins prestigious global award
Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson AO, the inventor of the acclaimed Jameson Cell, has won another prestigious global award to add to his already impressive list of awards and medals gathered during an illustrious career as a scientist and researcher.
News • 26 Jan 2013
HMRI Professor Roger Smith is named Member of the Order of Australia
University of Newcastle researcher Professor Roger Smith has been named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2013 Australia Day Honours list.
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.