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News • 17 Aug 2018

Researchers recognised for their scientific contributions

Dr Andrew Gardner and Dr Serene Yoong have been announced as winners of the prestigious 2018 NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.

News • 16 Aug 2018

Funding success to address chronic disease

Researchers from the University of Newcastle have received more than $5.8 million in NHMRC funding to tackle chronic disease.

News • 15 Aug 2018

Nanotechnologist honoured with CRSI Medal

Globally-acclaimed material scientist and Australia’s leading nanotechnologist, Professor Ajayan Vinu will be recognised with the prestigious Council of the Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) medal.

News • 14 Aug 2018

Central Coast Health staff helping to grow next generation of doctors

The University of Newcastle has celebrated its partnership with the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) medical staff, acknowledging the important contribution they make in supporting the country’s next generation of doctors.

News • 13 Aug 2018

Funding to develop targeted health solutions

Researchers from the University of Newcastle have received more than $1.4 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to support the Australian Government’s new male and female health strategies.

News • 13 Aug 2018

ARC awards UON $1.5m to develop PFAS remediation solutions

The University of Newcastle has received $1.5m in Australian Research Council (ARC) funding for two of nine national research projects that will focus on developing ground-breaking initiatives to address PFAS contamination in the environment.

News • 10 Aug 2018

New international research partnership forged

Medical physics research set to benefit from collaboration

News • 08 Aug 2018

Would you like a trial run at being a new parent?

Developed by a team of researchers at the University of Newcastle, the m-health* game for parents in the first postnatal year aims to equip them with tips and knowledge to help on their parenting journey.

News • 07 Aug 2018

Surfing bacteria reveal new insights into the ocean’s health

Australian scientists are tracking the impact of climate change on our ocean by recording more than 175,000 species of marine microbes for the first time.

News • 06 Aug 2018

Connectivity key to reducing depression among elderly Aussies

A funding boost of almost $500,000 from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), is set to combat the rates of depression and anxiety among elderly Australians.

News • 03 Aug 2018

ARC funding expands research in microbiology and the humanities

Two of our outstanding researchers have received almost $2 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships to advance their research discoveries in the fields of microbiology and the humanities.

News • 02 Aug 2018

Australian farming the focus of new Soil Research Centre

Australia’s largest collaborative soil research initiative, aimed at enabling farmers to increase their productivity and profitability, has launched today at the University of Newcastle

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.

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When Monday 23 March 2026
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location  The Treehouse

Event

10 Years of AI

This is an exploratory workshop that will highlight the big moments in Artificial Intelligence in the past 10 years.

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When Tuesday 24 March 2026
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle

Event

Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Information Session

Are you up for the Challenge? Help minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency!

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When Thursday 2 April 2026
Location  Online

Event

Student to Startup

Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.

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When Tuesday 14 April 2026
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle