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News • 12 Aug 2024

HMRI leads national evaluation of medical research funding scheme

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has been selected to lead the evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of Stream 3 of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Rapid Applied Research Translation (RART) Grant.

News • 07 Aug 2024

Your own personal energy saving expert

Avril Dunn is the Co-founder of EI Platform, a tech startup revolutionising the way businesses and property managers understand and control their energy usage.

News • 01 Aug 2024

Triple E Project to boost adolescent health engagement

The Hunter Medical Research Institute’s (HMRI) Healthy Minds Research Program, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Newcastle and University of Sydney, have launched the Triple E Project, a research study aiming to improve adolescents’ engagement with health apps, empowering young Australians to enhance their physical and mental health.

News • 01 Aug 2024

University experts part of new network to reduce reliance on animals in research

Researchers from the University and the Hunter Medical Research Institute are part of a new statewide network that will help …

News • 31 Jul 2024

HunterWiSE students take innovative idea to supermarket giant

A team of high school students have received further recognition for their innovative HunterWiSE project, aimed at improving accessibility in supermarket self-checkout systems.

News • 31 Jul 2024

$1m Mark Hughes Foundation investment to accelerate race to brain cancer cure

The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) has today announced a $1m investment to bring two of Australia’s leading brain cancer research centres together in their mission to accelerate progress towards a cure.

News • 30 Jul 2024

University of Newcastle researchers to play key role in Offshore Wind Energy progress

The University of Newcastle will play a key role in supporting the growing offshore wind energy sector after today being named a key partner of the new Australian Centre of Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE).

News • 29 Jul 2024

Surgical researchers receive funding boost for blood clot prevention trial

A research trial set to revolutionise clinical decisions by surgical teams and potentially contribute to significant cost savings and environmental benefits to the health system has now been awarded a major funding boost.

News • 17 Jul 2024

New research plants the seed to grow food crops with sea water

Budding new plant biology research is paving the potential to produce food crops that not only survive but thrive in salty conditions.

News • 08 Jul 2024

Australian-first network to drive collaboration across digital health research and education

The University of Newcastle has been announced an inaugural member of an Australian first, national, cross-university network that will advocate for, and advance digital health, through collaboration and evidence-based research.

News • 03 Jul 2024

Forming meaningful connections

Leonie Cutts and Craig Browne, who were participants in I2N’s Accelerator Cohort 2023, are veterans of the board game industry and co-founders of CCS Corporation. They are also now the creative minds behind CARISA, an innovative app designed to combat social isolation in residential aged care facilities.

News • 25 Jun 2024

Illuminating safety and community spirit

Produced by an interdisciplinary team from University of Newcastle, four digital display structures were recently installed in City Park, Penrith, …

Events

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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.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
9:45am - 11:45am
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 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 Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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