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News • 05 Dec 2024

First participant milestone in PhD project

James Brown-Miles, a PhD candidate in the MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research celebrated an important milestone in his study on Wednesday November 27 with his first recruited patient undergoing an MRI scan at the HMRI Imaging Centre.

News • 03 Dec 2024

Teacher burnout absent in global policy gap

An investigation into professional teaching standards across Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States has found that teacher burnout as a result of a lack of support is costing billions globally.

News • 03 Dec 2024

$2.2 million in ARC Discovery grants to help boost Australian life

Four University of Newcastle research teams have secured more than $2.2 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery grants to help expand Australia’s knowledge base and research capability.

News • 03 Dec 2024

Port of Newcastle supports STEM students' race towards a sustainable future in world's largest hydrogen competition

In a first for the Hunter Region, Port of Newcastle will give high school students from five local schools the opportunity to race in the international Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP), gearing them up for a future in the clean energy technology industry alongside 8,000 students from 25 countries worldwide.

News • 28 Nov 2024

Dr Hayden Robertson Receives ANBUG Outstanding PhD Award 2024

The Australian Neutron Beam Users Group (ANBUG) has awarded the prestigious Outstanding PhD Award 2024 to Dr Hayden Robertson for his exceptional research using neutron scattering techniques.

News • 27 Nov 2024

MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research team Head to the Hill

On Wednesday November 20, the Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) hosted Head to the Hill in Canberra to raise awareness of the devastating impact of brain cancer on families, individuals and society.

News • 27 Nov 2024

AI vs humans: Are AI chatbots ready for real mental health conversations?

Researchers from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are investigating if AI chatbots can help fill the critical service gap in support services by providing empathetic, 24-hour mental health support.

News • 25 Nov 2024

HMRI honours 2024’s best at Research Excellence Awards

University of Newcastle neurologist, Conjoint Professor Jeannette Lechner-Scott, has been named Researcher of the Year at the 2024 HMRI Research Excellence Awards.

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).

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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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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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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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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