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News • 29 Jun 2020
Funding boost to research debilitating fatigue in stroke survivors
More than $1 million has been announced by the Federal Government to support researchers investigating how to combat the most common and severely debilitating, however vastly under-treated, side effect of stroke – fatigue.
News • 26 Jun 2020
Australia must reform the it appoints judges
As debate rages about sexual harassment in the legal profession, a key outstanding question is reforming the way judges are appointed.
News • 16 Jun 2020
Edtech founder shares her story of empowering teachers and students
At I2N's Startup Stories, Kylie shared her innovation journey so far helping students develop their design skills and visual spatial abilities.
News • 12 Jun 2020
Newcastle businesses looking to improve their impact
I2N's Creating Value in Uncertainty workshop shares practical approaches and tools to help new and established businesses create new value for customers and their businesses in times of rapid change.
News • 10 Jun 2020
Book 'Reasonable Doubt' exposes Australia's worst wrongful convictions
Forensic anthropologist and criminologist with the University of Newcastle, Dr Xanthé Mallett, has published a book which exposes Australia’s worst wrongful convictions.
News • 04 Jun 2020
Criminology expert in police accountability comments on George Floyd case
The tragic death of George Floyd on 25 May has once again emphasised the significance of bystander video distributed through social media as a police accountability mechanism, says University of Newcastle Criminologist, Dr Justin Ellis.
News • 21 May 2020
More than $10 million to support innovations in health service delivery
Six projects led by Hunter researchers have been successful in attracting a combined total of $10.6 million in the latest round of competitive National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding.
News • 19 May 2020
Researchers map emerging disadvantage in Australia due to COVID-19 job loss
A new report reveals the areas that are most at risk of COVID-19 related job loss, with researchers pinpointing more than 100 locations of emerging disadvantage in Australia.
News • 14 May 2020
COVIDSafe
Infectious diseases can spread in an exponential fashion and containment is a key strategy in halting the spread of disease during an epidemic. Containment requires rapid identification and quarantine of infected individuals, and identification of those with whom they have had close contact.
News • 08 May 2020
Repurposing existing drugs to tackle ovarian cancer
Associate Professor Nikola Bowden, Professor Jennifer Martin, Dr Michelle Wong-Brown and Dr Penny Reeves from the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute have successfully been awarded $2.69 million for their Australian Program for Drug-repurposing for Treatment-resistant O
News • 07 May 2020
Hearty success in NSW Medical Research Cardiovascular grants
Heart disease kills one person every 12 minutes in Australia, and is still the leading cause of death globally. Despite enormous improvements in health outcomes over the years, heart disease is still one of the biggest health burdens on our economy.
News • 07 May 2020
Vice-Chancellor shares insights into building a global tech company
At I2N's Startup Stories, Professor Alex Zelinsky shared his innovation journey and the many business and leadership insights he gained spinning-out the tech company Seeing Machines
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.
Event
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
Event
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
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