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News • 18 Apr 2019
Researchers to remediate PFAS contamination with hemp seed proteins
University of Newcastle researchers are on track to create a solution to per-and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, in a project that could benefit the Williamtown community and countless other sites across the world.
News • 15 Apr 2019
Research team to develop an International Literature Review on Equity in Higher Education
A research team from University of Newcastle and University of Melbourne have been awarded a grant from the Australian Department of Education and Training, under the HEPPP National Priority Pool scheme.
News • 15 Apr 2019
Centre for 21st Century Humanities leads development of ground breaking software platform
The Centre for 21st Century Humanities is leading the development of a powerful software platform called the ‘Time-Layered Cultural Map of Australia’.
News • 08 Apr 2019
National Recognition for a Special Family
The Bill and Iris Burges Trust received the Great Australian Philanthropy Award 2018
News • 08 Apr 2019
Bengalla Continues a Rich History of Local Collaboration for Community Gain
New partnership to benefit Upper Hunter communities
News • 03 Apr 2019
$18 million for Gosford health and innovation precinct
The University of Newcastle has welcomed an $18 million Federal Government investment in the first phase of realising its vision …
News • 01 Apr 2019
Powering Breakthroughs in Research
The Ian Potter Foundation and the University of Newcastle have purchased a 10x Genomics Chromium Platform, thanks to a generous philanthropic grant
News • 01 Apr 2019
Research making a difference across the region and beyond
University of Newcastle research has received high marks in the Australian Research Council’s first ever Engagement and Impact Assessment – …
News • 27 Mar 2019
Newcastle research excellence shines on world stage
The global impact and quality of the University's research has risen, with 95 per cent now rated ‘at or above …
News • 22 Mar 2019
Quadram Institute and University to tackle global food and health challenges
The United Kingdom’s Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB) and the University of Newcastle have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote cooperation and a stronger relationship between the two organisations.
News • 20 Mar 2019
First-of-its-kind resource aids legal practitioners in identifying elder abuse
As national conversations around the treatment of the elderly continue, academics from the University of Newcastle are supporting legal practitioners to act as another line of defence to better identify and combat elder abuse.
News • 15 Mar 2019
Research underway to improve prostate cancer diagnosis
Funding from the Cancer Council NSW will help advance research in the areas of prostate and lung cancer.
Events
Event
I&E Academy: FinTech: AI, Tokenisation & the Future of Digital Currency Symposium
Join the I&E Academy for the latest Impact by Design Symposium, exploring how AI, blockchain and tokenisation are reshaping digital finance. This symposium brings industry and research perspectives together through Design Science Research.
In person
What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking
Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.
Event
Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures
In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.
In person
GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals
Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.
In person
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.
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.