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News • 13 Nov 2018
Inaugural lecture honours prominent Hunter psychologist
The legacy of well-known Hunter psychologist, educator and former Chancellor of the University, Professor Trevor Waring AM will be honoured …
News • 12 Nov 2018
Sparkes helps light the future of the legal industry
A new partnership between the University of Newcastle and Sparke Helmore Lawyers will explore what digital disruption means for the future of law students and lawyers.
News • 12 Nov 2018
Improving mental health support for cancer and palliative care patients
Renowned mental-health authority, Professor Brian Kelly, has received international recognition for his extensive clinical research into the psychosocial aspects of cancer and palliative care.
News • 09 Nov 2018
Research outcomes that benefit every body in Australia
Health and medical research from the University of Newcastle has been recognised among the country’s best for improving the wellbeing of people in Australia and beyond.
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 …
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.