A new medical engineering technology developed at the University of Newcastle could significantly improve recovery outcomes for burn patients.

Social media algorithms are increasingly revealing users’ sexual orientation or gender identity before they have consciously come out to themselves …

The Australian public and wider rugby league community has supported the Mark Hughes Foundation to raise $3.8 million across the 2026 NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round. The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle will use the proceeds to purchase a unique MRI-PET Imaging Machine to drive new drug development.

New research examining the early implementation of Australia’s world-first social media age restrictions for under 16s has revealed little change in adolescence use of the platforms.

A strong commitment to engagement, sustainability, the environment and clean energy has lifted the University of Newcastle into the top …

Respiratory viruses continue to place significant pressure on communities and healthcare services each winter. For Professor Nathan Bartlett, a virologist at the University of Newcastle and leader of HMRI's Infection Research Program, those numbers highlight the need for better ways to stop infections before they take hold.

A landmark $18.9 million philanthropic gift will supercharge Australia’s fight to beat brain cancer and accelerate new treatments, with the University of Newcastle and the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) today announcing a major expansion of their partnership.

University of Newcastle researchers have secured NSW Ministry of Health funding to address heart-health challenges in regional communities. The projects look at protecting babies’ hearts and lungs before birth and supporting people through cancer treatment, translating evidence into prevention and improved health outcomes.

Two landmark University of Newcastle-led research trials have provided evidence on the safety and effectiveness of pharmacist-led management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and oral contraceptive resupply in women – helping to facilitate timely access to care and referral to GPs when clinically needed.

Six medical researchers taking on some of the Hunter New England region's biggest health challenges have been selected for the 2026 Newcastle Permanent Innovators Program.

Indigenous-led research initiative Deadly Dreaming has been awarded a major national grant, marking a powerful step forward in reshaping how ageing and dementia care is understood and delivered for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Two University of Newcastle research projects have received NSW Government funding to improve heart and stroke outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across NSW. The three-year projects will place community leadership, cultural knowledge and lived experience at the centre of their approach.