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News • 09 May 2022

University of Newcastle welcomes $15 Million Decarbonisation Hub

The University of Newcastle has welcomed a $15 million investment from the NSW Government for a Decarbonisation Innovation Hub that will help fast-track research, development and commercialisation to drive solutions for a low emissions economy.

News • 03 May 2022

Migrant voices needed for Australia’s largest study on women’s health

The largest and longest-running women’s health study ever conducted in Australia is looking to recruit at least 1000 migrant women to ensure the study accurately reflects Australia’s current population.

News • 02 May 2022

Sustainability Remains Key for University

Sustainability is at the core of the University’s values and the latest rankings from Times Higher Education Impact Rankings show the university continues to be a world leader in sustainability.

News • 21 Apr 2022

HMRI launches new research programs

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has announced the creation of 19 new research programs. The new programs will study a wide range of health issues relevant to our communities.

News • 11 Apr 2022

HMRI announces new Institute Director

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) is pleased to announce Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin has been appointed as the new Institute Director of HMRI for a period of five years.

News • 07 Apr 2022

University of Newcastle climbs global rankings across every broad subject area

The University of Newcastle continues to excel as a global leader, with new rankings, released today, showing the university improved across every broad subject area.

News • 06 Apr 2022

Learn how Mike Chijoff created a record breaking crowdfunding campaign

Michael Chijoff is a multi-award-winning designer and the creator of his own disruptor adventure product brand Tacticagear, which smashed records and became the highest funded multi-tool in crowdfunding history and raised more than $960,000.

News • 31 Mar 2022

Health trailblazers crowned with national honours

Two University of Newcastle and HMRI researchers who are trailblazing in their fields to improve the health and wellbeing of communities around the world, have been awarded prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) awards.

News • 29 Mar 2022

Evidence of brain changes in those at risk of bipolar disorder captured with MRI scans

A brain imaging study of young people at high risk of developing bipolar disorder has for the first time found evidence of weakening connections between key areas of the brain in late adolescence.

News • 28 Mar 2022

FluTracking identifies huge second Omicron wave

A second Omicron wave of COVID-19 sweeping the nation has already outstripped the peak recorded in January, a national online surveillance system for tracking respiratory symptoms has revealed.

News • 25 Mar 2022

Study to test anti-viral effects of Lactoferrin

Researchers from the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and the University of Newcastle are looking for participants to take part in a new study on the immune and anti-viral effects of the dietary supplement Lactoferrin.

News • 24 Mar 2022

Program receives funding to continue work to address youth violence

The University of Newcastle’s Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) program has been awarded a grant of $599,335 from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources; Safer Communities Fund. Announced by the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, this grant brings total funding for the

Events

In person

HunterWiSE Network Event: Belonging in STEM

You're invited to join us for the first HunterWiSE event of 2026. Facilitated by Dr Yemi Penn, this panel discussion will focus on the experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse women in STEM, exploring themes of identity, belonging and opportunity.

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When Monday 23 March 2026
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location  The Treehouse

Event

10 Years of AI

This is an exploratory workshop that will highlight the big moments in Artificial Intelligence in the past 10 years.

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When Tuesday 24 March 2026
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle