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News • 18 Dec 2018
Rock pool risk rating flows from Newcastle research
University of Newcastle research has shaped the creation of a new public warning system for one of the State’s most …
News • 18 Dec 2018
Missing ingredient identified for treating schizophrenia
Simple dietary changes and existing drugs used for other disorders could help ease the symptoms for millions of people currently living with schizophrenia.
News • 15 Dec 2018
First Australian university to sign 100% renewable electricity contract with Red Energy
In a sector-leading move, the University of Newcastle has signed a seven-year contract with Red Energy to buy 100% renewable electricity across its Newcastle and Central Coast campuses.
News • 14 Dec 2018
Yoga and mind study aiming to relieve severe asthma
Respiratory researchers at the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute are investigating how yoga and mindfulness classes can …
News • 12 Dec 2018
NHMRC awards $12.4 million to 14 Newcastle projects
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has awarded the University of Newcastle more than $12.4 million to support …
News • 06 Dec 2018
$1.5 million project aiming to deliver ‘precision rehabilitation’
A new decision-making tool being developed in a major research project is set to give patients better and more personalised rehabilitation interventions after knee replacement surgery.
News • 05 Dec 2018
Gender equity progress earns esteemed Bronze Award
Concerted effort and commitment to improve gender equity and diversity within the workplace have earned the University of Newcastle an …
News • 04 Dec 2018
2018 Vice-Chancellor's award winners announced
On Monday 3 December, the 2018 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence celebrated the exceptional achievements of colleagues over the past year.
News • 04 Dec 2018
$2.4 million program partnership to empower girls in sport
The NSW Government will invest $2.4 million in a statewide rollout of the University of Newcastle’s award-winning lifestyle program Dads And Daughters Exercising and Empowered (DADEE).
News • 03 Dec 2018
Ground breaking achievement for local soil researcher
Soil science researcher Professor Nanthi Bolan has been named on the Global Highly Cited Researchers List 2018, just in time for World Soil Day this Wednesday 5 December.
News • 03 Dec 2018
Pledge to drive gender equality journey in higher education
In a progressive move to expedite the journey to equality in the workplace, the University of Newcastle has introduced a …
News • 30 Nov 2018
Exercise program a big HIIT for students’ fitness and mental well-being
A high intensity physical activity program targeting senior high school students has scored a positive report card, not only improving students’ fitness, but also their mental well-being.
Events
Event
Value Proposition Workshop: Know Exactly Who Your Idea Is For
A practical two hour workshop on the Value Proposition Canvas.
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
AI for Health Innovators: Practical Tools, Real Limits
A hands on two hour workshop on using AI in your innovation work, and knowing where it stops being safe to.
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.