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News • 17 Nov 2022

Researchers discover why viral infections are worse for people with COPD

Researchers from the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and the University of Newcastle have identified immune killer cells that are responsible for exacerbating viral infections in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

News • 16 Nov 2022

Researchers reveal breast cancer protein could predict chemotherapy sensitivity

Researchers have identified a protein that, when present in high amounts in breast cancer tumours, is an indicator of whether DNA-damaging therapies will work or not.

News • 11 Nov 2022

2022 HMRI Researchers of the Year announced

University of Newcastle’s Professor Brett Nixon is the 2022 Hunter Medical Research Institute Researcher of the Year.

News • 11 Nov 2022

Research innovation and translation specialist to lead Trailblazer

Professor Emmanuel Mastio joins the Australian Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy from the Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centre where he was a research commercialisation consultant and IP advisor.

News • 02 Nov 2022

Collaboration key to elevating cancer care globally

The Hunter is poised to elevate the standard of cancer care around the world with the establishment of a specialised radiation oncology centre at the University of Newcastle.

News • 02 Nov 2022

Two researchers awarded 2022 NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering

Two University of Newcastle researchers have been recognised at the 2022 NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering, presented at Government House, Sydney on Wednesday, 2 November.

News • 27 Oct 2022

City entices entrepreneurs to Newcastle

City of Newcastle (CN) is inviting entrepreneurs and professionals to set up shop for three months free of charge as part of a program to diversify and increase the local skills base.

News • 25 Oct 2022

Meet MedTech superstar, innovator, investor, consultant and startup founder

Dr Amandeep Hansra is an alumnus of the University of Newcastle and one of Australia's leading digital health and innovation experts. She is a cofounder of medical startups, a Lead Investor of MedAngels and is a consultant to government, ventures, insurers and hospital groups.

News • 20 Oct 2022

World-first pain-free diabetes test

Painful tests may soon be a thing of the past with University of Newcastle researchers developing a world-first, pain-free diabetes test, set to change the lives of more than 460 million people living with diabetes globally.

News • 20 Oct 2022

Local shorebird research takes flight

The plight of our smallest intrepid adventurers is under the spotlight with the inaugural University of Newcastle Australian Wildlife Society Research Conservation Scholarship awarded to PhD candidate Louise Williams.

News • 20 Oct 2022

Shaping a better tomorrow together

On Gifting Day, 9 March, our global community came together to make a collective impact through kindness. And what a day it was. Together we showed the extraordinary power of collective action – raising an incredible $323,118 in 24 hours.

News • 20 Oct 2022

DIPG: The power of collective giving

As a cancer researcher initially focussed on blood cancers, alumnus Associate Professor Matt Dun’s research took an unexpected turn in 2018 when his daughter Josephine was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).

Events

Event

2026 Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry

The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce that applications for the Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry for 2026 is now open.

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When Monday 19 October 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026

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Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place

A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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When Monday 16 November 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Orange to Blue Skies Film Screening

Join us for a screening followed by a Q&A and conversation with a panel of young people from the Hunter Valley.

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When Tuesday 17 November 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location  University of Newcastle, Upper Hunter Campus | 85 Hill St, Muswellbrook

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On Every Corner

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.

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When Friday 20 November 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location  University House | Cnr King and Auckland Street, Newcastle 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 Monday 30 November 2026
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Location  NUSpace, Watt Space Gallery

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NSW FLIP Showcase

From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.

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When Thursday 3 December 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Greenhouse Tech Hub, Sydney

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The Merv and Janet Copley Symposium

Showcasing some of the vital research that has resulted from the bequest and archival collection from across the University of Newcastle.

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When Friday 11 December 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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