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News • 09 Oct 2023

New analysis: housing need significantly underestimated

Analysis released by the University of Newcastle’s Institute for Regional Futures into the national housing shortage shows that the projected supply of housing needed in Australia’s cities and regions falls significantly short of demand.

News • 04 Oct 2023

A community organisation fighting to end sexual violence

Hear the experiences of an entrepreneur and business owner – the highs, the lows, the wins, the mistakes, the inside story.

News • 03 Oct 2023

Virtual reality training to improve emergency stroke nursing care

Emergency department nurses across NSW will gain valuable real-time experience in stroke care thanks to a new virtual reality (VR) training program developed by the Centre for Advanced Training Systems at the University of Newcastle.

News • 25 Sep 2023

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Steel Making

Steel is a vital material for modern life, making the reduction of emissions during the steel making process essential in meeting future demand and promoting sustainable development across the globe.

News • 21 Sep 2023

University and industry collaboration: ResTech officially opened by Minister Hon Ed Husic MP

The Honourable Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science, today visited the University of Newcastle to officially open the new ResTech facility.

News • 21 Sep 2023

Gen Z and Business Transformation on the Agenda as 250 turn out for University’s Industry Open Day

Working with Gen Z, using research to drive economic and social impact and industry transformation in the Hunter were key topics up for discussion as more than 250 local industry leaders gathered today for the University of Newcastle’s first Industry Open Day.

News • 18 Sep 2023

Researchers awarded over half a million dollars to establish a Centre for Construction Safety and Well-being

Through an industry partnership, a Construction Management research team of the University of Newcastle was successful in winning a grant of $620,000 to establish a Centre for Construction Safety and Well-being (CCSW) at the School of Architecture and Built Environment.

News • 12 Sep 2023

Australian Catholic women echo the global call for church reform

New analysis of the world-first International Survey of Catholic Women has found Australian Catholic women are echoing their international sisters’ hunger for church reform.

News • 06 Sep 2023

Connecting people with the information they need - anytime, anyplace

Ryan Macpherson and Jude Novak, are cofounders of Coassemble, creators of Australia’s first online training platform.

News • 31 Aug 2023

Digital innovation launched to ‘eclipse’ rising tide of mental health and substance use problems

Much like the rest of the world, Australia is facing a mental health care crisis. COVID-19 has contributed more than a 25 per cent increase in new cases of depression and anxiety, with the impact on alcohol and other substance use still being understood.

News • 28 Aug 2023

Wantok Pasifika: Celebrating real impact in our region

The University of Newcastle’s Pacific students were in the spotlight at this year’s Wantok Pasifika event as they demonstrated how their work is having real world impact in Pacific communities.

News • 24 Aug 2023

Innovative research pitches win quick-fire University of Newcastle Three Minute Thesis and Visualise Your Thesis contest

Chloe Wilkins and Madeleine Gale took out the top prizes in the University of Newcastle’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) and inaugural Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) competitions, with the respective champions announced at this week’s competition finals.

Events

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.

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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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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.

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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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