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News • 12 Apr 2024
World-first platform to help understand how bushfire smoke harms the lungs and heart
A research team has developed a world-first platform to define the impact of exposure to landscape fire smoke on the heart and lungs.
News • 11 Apr 2024
Paving the way in global hydrogen ammonia safety research
Recognised as a world leader in hydrogen ammonia safety, Laureate Professor Behdad Moghtaderi and his team at the Centre for Innovative Energy Technologies will partner with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) on a project to help quantify and mitigate risk from large-scale hydrogen ammonia storage in Singapore.
News • 10 Apr 2024
Breaking the mould of stereotypical web3 auditing firms
Fletcher Roberts and Jock Haslam are the Co-Founders of Hashlock, Australia's leading Blockchain Cyber Security and Smart Contract Auditing Firm.
News • 10 Apr 2024
Solving our region’s greatest challenges at a world-class level
University of Newcastle secures top spots in global rankings
News • 04 Apr 2024
Learning the EMU way
How Indigenous games are improving children’s cultural understanding, health and wellbeing, and learning in schools. EMU (Education, Movement and Understanding) combines the joy of games and sport with important lessons in culture, positive health and wellbeing, and literacy and numeracy development to address major issues affecting Australian children.
News • 04 Apr 2024
Foundation to fund research into secondary stroke prevention
Clinical researchers from John Hunter Hospital, Hunter Medical Research Institute and the University of Newcastle will launch a study into the cardiac causes of stroke thanks to $268,176 in funding from the Greater Charitable Foundation.
News • 03 Apr 2024
Popular holistic health approach delivers limited benefits
A new study has revealed a popular, holistic approach to managing an individual’s relationship with food and dieting has one clear benefit – reducing hunger. The Health at Every Size (HAES®) practice concentrates on intuitive eating behaviours, without focusing on changes in body weight or size.
News • 02 Apr 2024
Associate Professor Rachel Sutherland celebrated in NHMRC 10 of the best
Translational researcher Associate Professor Rachel Sutherland has been recognised in the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) 10 of the Best list for 2024.
News • 25 Mar 2024
Diet detective puts Crohn’s disease under the spotlight
University PhD candidate Cheenie Nieva is investigating how eliminating specific food triggers may improve quality-of-life for millions of people living with Crohn's disease worldwide thanks to the generous support of alumni Merv and Judy Lindsay.
News • 25 Mar 2024
New research investigates the genetics of circulating vitamin A
A Newcastle research team has been exploring the role of vitamin A in the pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders.
News • 19 Mar 2024
Newcastle expertise attracts $7.5m Australian Government grant to help boost Pacific region’s health
A University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Local Health District partnership working to strengthen field epidemiology capacity, disease surveillance and outbreak response in the Pacific for the past 10 years has been awarded $7.5m in Australian Government funding to continue their important work supporting public health training programs in the region.
News • 11 Mar 2024
Researchers’ pioneering helicopter retrieval service saving women’s lives in Nepal
A pioneering helicopter retrieval program, developed by HMRI and University of Newcastle researchers to help women in Nepal experiencing obstetric distress, has led to a 40 per cent reduction in maternal death.
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'.
In person
The Pivot Showcase
Hear the real stories behind the startups that changed direction and came out stronger.
Event
Looking Ahead Lecture with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the
Event
From Research to Region | National Science Week
This National Science week, see how STEM research is driving local impact on the Central Coast. Our special edition of the From Research to Region seminar series highlights how University of Newcastle research spanning construction, food science and environmental conservation
Event
STEM Messages Matter | National Science Week
Clarity and cut-through in science communication We work in a crowded and fast-moving information landscape. In this environment, STEM communicators are increasingly challenged to ensure their messages are heard, understood, and trusted. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the
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