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News • 12 Sep 2018
Teen back pain linked to substance use
New research has revealed adolescents with frequent back pain are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol and report feelings of anxiety and depression.
News • 12 Sep 2018
Floor Talk at the University Gallery - Dr Kate Ariotti
Kate Ariotti Floor Talk Long Shadows: The Great War, Australia and the Middle East The University Gallery
News • 07 Sep 2018
Grant to curb deafness and disadvantage
A $69,000 RP Medical Fund philanthropic grant will accelerate a new project to offer early intervention in ear health in Aboriginal communities throughout the Hunter New England region.
News • 07 Sep 2018
Call for papers: Portrayals of the Bride
Abstract proposals due by 30 November 2018 for the international edited collection entitled ‘Portrayals of the Bride in Screen, Stage and Literary Productions and Pop Culture Narratives.'
News • 07 Sep 2018
Placemaking breathes new life into Honeysuckle
A repurposed shipping container designed to stimulate conversation, a mobile community space for the public to cook and collaborate, and an intriguing new app featuring lesser-known stories of Honeysuckle’s history will breathe new life into the Honeysuckle foreshore from Friday.
News • 04 Sep 2018
New agreement offers safety research opportunities for students
SafeWork NSW’s Centre for Work Health and Safety and the University of Newcastle have committed to working together to develop work health and safety research expertise in Australia.
News • 01 Sep 2018
More than 30,000 Teachers to Benefit from Education Funding Boost
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News • 31 Aug 2018
Helping dads cope with postnatal depression
A new study is aiming to support new dads who experience postnatal depression.
News • 29 Aug 2018
Electric partnership powers energy innovation
A powerful new industry-research collaboration is signaling the emergence of a new renewable energy market – organic printed solar.
News • 29 Aug 2018
Rural Mental Health podcast creates positive waves
A University of Newcastle podcast series designed to encourage rural communities talk about mental health has been recognised for its impact.
News • 27 Aug 2018
A new APProach to nutrition education in pregnancy wins 3MT competition
Condensing months of research work into a three minute explainer, some of the University’s brightest rising research stars competed for first place at the 2018 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final, held last Friday.
News • 27 Aug 2018
Jobs of the future to stem from new aerospace and renewable energy degrees
Australia’s future aerospace and renewable energy engineers are set to emerge from the Hunter following the launch of two brand new degrees at the University of Newcastle (UON).
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.
Event
10 Years of AI
This is an exploratory workshop that will highlight the big moments in Artificial Intelligence in the past 10 years.
Event
Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Information Session
Are you up for the Challenge? Help minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency!
Event
Student to Startup
Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.
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.