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News • 22 Jan 2020
New biotech venture going viral in battle against cancer
The scientific team behind Viralytics, a Hunter-based biotech firm bought in 2018 by Merck for a record $502 million, is reuniting for a new private venture aiming to develop cutting-edge cancer therapies. ImmVirX.
News • 21 Jan 2020
Support for business owners impacted by bushfires
Small business owners whose business premises have been impacted by bushfires can access temporary coworking deskspace operated by several NSW …
News • 21 Jan 2020
Smoking increases risk of complications after surgery, joint WHO study finds
People who smoke cigarettes are at a significantly higher risk of post-surgical complications including heart and lung injuries, infections and delayed or impaired wound healing, a new study has found.
News • 18 Dec 2019
NHMRC awards $9.3 million to 13 University of Newcastle projects
The University of Newcastle has received more than $9.3 million in funding to support projects aiming to solve some of the world’s most critical health problems and improve the lives of millions of Australians.
News • 18 Dec 2019
Disadvantaged students set to benefit from research grant focussed on mental health
More than $480,000 has been awarded to explore new ways to improve the mental well-being of university students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
News • 16 Dec 2019
Honorary degrees awarded to renowned leaders
Prominent politicians, an acclaimed journalist, and a champion for the visually impaired are among those who will receive Honorary Doctorates …
News • 16 Dec 2019
Students celebrate success at Callaghan graduation
More than 1,000 University of Newcastle students will doff their caps and celebrate the results of thousands of hours of …
News • 13 Dec 2019
Hone takes research to the real world
A platform that helps farmers test the chemical properties of soil, crops and grain samples in-field and developed by a team of University of Newcastle graduates has secured funding for commercialisation.
News • 12 Dec 2019
New Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) joins in 2020
Professor Mark Hoffman will join the University of Newcastle's executive leadership team as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) in March 2020.
News • 11 Dec 2019
Hydro Harvester is making a splash to solve global water shortage
In what could be a game-changer for solving the world’s water shortage problem, an atmospheric water generator (AWG) developed at the University of Newcastle is one step closer to commercialisation.
News • 09 Dec 2019
DECRA success for Dr Kate Ariotti
Early career researcher with the Centre for 21st Century Humanities, Dr Kate Ariotti has received $379,405 to enable her to conduct research into the history of the war corpse.
News • 09 Dec 2019
On the Role of CISO in the Digital World
As cyberattacks and threats continue to increase in sophistication and in frequency, the role of CISO has become even more critical.
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.
Event
10 Years of AI
This is an exploratory workshop that will highlight the big moments in Artificial Intelligence in the past 10 years.
Event
Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Information Session
Are you up for the Challenge? Help minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency!
Event
Student to Startup
Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.
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