News and Events

News

News • 09 Dec 2019

Discovery Project grant success for Centre for 21st Century Humanities researchers

Professor Victoria Haskins and Associate Professor Bill Palmer have both been awarded ARC Discovery Project grants.

News • 28 Nov 2019

Boundless opportunities on the African horizon

A new centre that will drive Australia-Africa education, research and innovation with the hope of improving life in both continents …

News • 27 Nov 2019

Local researchers shine in global Highly Cited Researchers list

Four University of Newcastle researchers have been announced as Highly Cited Researchers for 2019 by Clarivate Analytics' Web of Science Group.

News • 26 Nov 2019

War dead research and geometric flows the focus from $800,000 funding

Two early career researchers have received around $800,000 to enable them to conduct research into areas of national importance at …

News • 14 Nov 2019

Investment to support female researchers

Ten promising University of Newcastle researchers have received funding to support the development of their academic careers. The investment, which totals $300,000, is part of the 2020 Women in Research (WIR) Fellowship, which is designed to champion diversity and gender equity at the University.

News • 14 Nov 2019

Mental health leader hailed on Hunter research’s night of nights

Nationally renowned mental health trailblazer Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin was named the 2019 Researcher of the Year at tonight’s annual HMRI Awards Night, capping a stellar evening in which over $10 million in grant funding was announced or acknowledged.

News • 11 Nov 2019

From Idaho to Newcastle - New Deputy Vice-Chancellor announced

The University of Newcastle is delighted to advise that after an extensive international search Professor Janet Nelson has accepted the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) and will start at the University in February 2020.

News • 06 Nov 2019

Engineering student secures John Monash scholarship

University of Newcastle engineering student, Sam Parker, will continue his ambition of combining empathy and empowerment with engineering, after receiving a prestigious John Monash Scholarship to carry out postgraduate study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2020.

News • 01 Nov 2019

Proud to be a Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champion

The University of Newcastle is proud to be named as a Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champion by the Australian Academy of Science.

News • 01 Nov 2019

New partnership encouraging innovation and regional economic growth takes flight

The University of Newcastle and Newcastle Airport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that seeks to maximise opportunities to …

News • 30 Oct 2019

University of Newcastle part of ground-breaking NSW study to grow medicinal cannabis industry

The NSW Government is investing in pioneering research into the medicinal cannabis industry, with Minister for Agriculture, Adam Marshall unveiling a new $10 million study from a top-secret cannabis research facility in regional NSW, last week.

News • 30 Oct 2019

Pre-schoolers, teens and Indigenous women the focus for heart health research funding

Three Hunter researchers will focus on helping Australians have better heart health by investigating the causes, treatment and prevention of heart disease, after securing more than $385,000 in funding from the Heart Foundation.

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

Event

Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Information Session

Are you up for the Challenge? Help minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency!

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When Thursday 2 April 2026
Location  Online

Event

Student to Startup

Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.

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When Tuesday 14 April 2026
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle