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News • 09 Nov 2018

Young veterans’ alcohol use and mental health focus of new research

An online research trial is set to investigate the best methods to support young Australian veterans who drink alcohol and …

News • 08 Nov 2018

Wine win cause for celebration

A new book documenting the Hunter’s rich history of wine making has been named Best Wine Book at the 2018 Wine Communicator of the Year Awards held last night in Sydney.

News • 08 Nov 2018

Wolverine beats Hugh Jackman in brand endorsement battle

New marketing insights have revealed that on-screen personas are more successful brand endorsers than their real celebrity counterparts.

News • 07 Nov 2018

Inaugural Women in STEMM Chair announced

Professor Billie Bonevski announced inaugural Women in STEMM Chair

News • 07 Nov 2018

Heart failure researcher named 2018 rising star

Associate Professor Aaron Sverdlov has been recognised with the 2018 Ministerial Award for Rising Stars in Cardiovascular Research.

News • 30 Oct 2018

Neurogastroenterologist named NSW Scientist of the Year

Eminent University of Newcastle biomedical scientist and global authority on functional gut disorders, Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley, AC, is the 2018 NSW Scientist of the Year, announced tonight at the NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering at Government House, Sydney.

News • 30 Oct 2018

Oral health students test their nerve in the virtual world

The dentist’s chair may soon be less daunting, with a ground-breaking simulation from the University of Newcastle providing Oral Health Therapy students a unique opportunity to practice administering dental injections in a virtual environment before they enter the patient clinic.

News • 26 Oct 2018

Big hopes for small technologies to create global solutions

Global nanotechnology experts, who use innovation in materials science to develop advanced technologies and solutions for the energy, environment and …

News • 24 Oct 2018

The sickening truth about virtual reality

A new study has found that cybersickness, caused by exposure to virtual reality (VR), is the same clinical condition as classic motion sickness.

News • 22 Oct 2018

Virtual reality project brings the opulent Victoria Theatre back to life

This news story details how researchers have used virtual reality to bring the old Victoria Theatre in Newcastle back to life.

News • 17 Oct 2018

MyUON enabling easier access

Launched earlier this year, the myUON Student platform offers a portable gateway to the most commonly used systems and information sources important to students.

News • 16 Oct 2018

Grandmothers deserve more recognition for caring

Grandmothers deserve more recognition for their role as caregivers and some are at risk of being overburdened, according to a report from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.

Events

Event

2025 Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry

The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce that applications for the Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry for 2025 is now open.

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When Monday 1 December 2025 - Sunday 18 January 2026