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News • 12 Oct 2018

2018 David Maddison lecture: And now for the next 40 years

Australia’s next generation of doctors, and those trusted to educate them, will face a new set of challenges as they …

News • 12 Oct 2018

Brain fertiliser nurtures new hope for stroke survivors

A hormone already at our fingertips could provide a simple answer for a first-of-its-kind treatment to promote ‘brain fertilisers’ and significantly improve quality of life for stroke survivors, potentially even months or years after experiencing a stroke

News • 09 Oct 2018

From club to creative hub - Makerspace opens

UON opens a Makerspace for students of all disciplines.

News • 03 Oct 2018

Excellence in chemical engineering solutions

Professor Behdad Moghtaderi has been recognised for the application of ingenuity and technical knowledge in developing practical solutions to industry problems or opportunities; receiving the prestigious ExxonMobil Award of Excellence in Chemical Engineering.

News • 03 Oct 2018

Innovation Launchpad to drive energy and resources startups

Businesses and startups in energy and resources will reap the benefit of world class research with the launch of a new research centre in Newcastle.

News • 27 Sep 2018

Research to stop diabetes in its tracks

Dr Rohith Thota research, a recipient of the Neville Eric Sansom Scholarship

News • 26 Sep 2018

Partnership with Cubic Defence to support career pathways

Cubic Defence Australia is partnering with the University of Newcastle on training and career pathways for simulation.

News • 20 Sep 2018

Local expertise on display at health showcase

The University of Newcastle (UON) is proud to present the Port Macquarie Health Showcase this Friday, an event bringing together the local healthcare community and leading experts in the fields of health and medicine.

News • 20 Sep 2018

Research packs positive messages for lunchbox health

Parents and carers of Hunter school children will have a helping hand in the kitchen to create healthier lunchboxes, with the support of a University of Newcastle research project.

News • 19 Sep 2018

Floor Talk: Caroline Scheider with Dr Hans Lukas Kieser

Long Shadows: The Great War, Australia & the Middle East. Caroline Schneider, Dr Hans Lukas Floor Talk The Yazidi and the modern Middle East

News • 19 Sep 2018

How Hunter wine producers changed Australian drinking culture

A new book has revealed the changing historical conditions and many personalities that have helped shaped the Hunter Valley region, and Australia's drinking culture, over the past two centuries.

News • 18 Sep 2018

New ideas: Startup competition

This news story details a startup competition being held by the Centre for 21st Century Humanities.

Events

In person

The Pivot Showcase

Hear the real stories behind the startups that changed direction and came out stronger.

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When Tuesday 21 July 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  I2N Hub Honeysuckle

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2026 HDR Student Festival

Higher Degree by Research students are making breakthrough discoveries and solving the world’s most formidable problems. The HDR Student Festival will feature a range of conference-style activities, as well as University-wide events to showcase the excellence and innovation of our

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When Monday 3 August 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Location  Callaghan, City Campus and Central Coast

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Three Minute Thesis Finals

The 3MT competition final is always a highlight of the HDR calendar. We are delighted that this year our finalists will again be presenting their research in front of a live audience. Come along and be dazzled by the creative

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When Thursday 6 August 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  Bar on the Hill

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Event

Looking Ahead Lecture with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith

Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the

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When Monday 17 August 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  The Conservatorium

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From Research to Region | National Science Week

This National Science week, see how STEM research is driving local impact on the Central Coast. Our special edition of the From Research to Region seminar series highlights how University of Newcastle research spanning construction, food science and environmental conservation

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When Thursday 20 August 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  Gosford Central

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STEM Messages Matter | National Science Week

Clarity and cut-through in science communication We work in a crowded and fast-moving information landscape. In this environment, STEM communicators are increasingly challenged to ensure their messages are heard, understood, and trusted. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the

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When Friday 21 August 2026
10:00am - 11:30am