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News • 02 Mar 2022
$1m grant to target depression in heart patients
Cardiologist and researcher, Professor Andrew Boyle, will investigate whether a novel well-being app can reduce depression in patients discharged from hospital with acute heart failure.
News • 18 Feb 2022
Antarctic ice cores reveal Australian drought risk worse than thought
Antarctic ice core records have shown that eastern Australia’s drought risk is greater than thought.
News • 18 Feb 2022
Researchers get creative to support healthy ageing minds
Researchers will investigate how the creative arts can support healthy brains and heathy minds as we age.
News • 18 Feb 2022
Singapore campus officially opened: University signals Asia-Pacific commitment
The University of Newcastle has officially opened its new campus office at the Singapore National Library.
News • 11 Feb 2022
Mental health trailblazer to lead national Women in Health Science Committee
The University of Newcastle’s Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin is the new Chair of the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) Women in Health Science Committee.
News • 09 Feb 2022
From training technicians to assimilating electrocutions, a New Move Startup is at the forefront of the VR learning industry.
Shane Darwin is the CEO of JBHXR, a startup which integrates virtual reality tech with training to significantly enhance the learner experience. Being at the forefront of the VR learning industry, Shane implements experiential learning/immersive learning technology to support a range of educators.
News • 07 Feb 2022
University of Newcastle announces $10 million partnership with BHP to help decarbonise steelmaking
BHP will extend its partnership with the Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research at the University of Newcastle with a further A$10 million in funding to support ongoing research into decarbonising steelmaking.
News • 04 Feb 2022
The University of Newcastle Law School launches new Centre for Law and Social Justice
The Centre for Law and Social Justice, has started soft launch activities with its first panel event scheduled for 1st of March 2022.
News • 27 Jan 2022
Recognising our extraordinary community: 2022 Australia Day Honours
The University of Newcastle is incredibly proud to celebrate the contributions and achievements of its valued community who are recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours.
News • 25 Jan 2022
University of Newcastle receives over $5 million in research funding
Researchers at the University of Newcastle have been awarded over $5.1 million from the ARC for a broad range of projects, including a study of selfie-editing apps in youth culture, climate change adaptation in Australian industries, and a reimagining of post-mining landscapes.
News • 25 Jan 2022
NHMRC supports research into psychotic disorders
University Newcastle PhD student Dr Jayson Jeganathan will investigate the negative symptoms of psychosis after he was awarded a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) 2021 Postgraduate Scholarship.
News • 21 Jan 2022
From Ngukurr to Newcastle: Exploring the activism, impacts and legacy of Dexter Daniels
What was this man from a remote Arnhem Land Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory, doing in Newcastle, New South Wales, in the late 60s and early 70s? It was this surprising discovery, Associate Professors Kate Senior and Tamara Young made in early 2020 at the University of Newcastle’s Co
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.
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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
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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
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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
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.