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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
News • 27 Jul 2018
Massacres on Australia’s colonial frontier climb to 250
The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander massacres verified and recorded on an online digital map has risen to 240, following an influx of valuable information and evidence from regional communities around Australia.
News • 26 Jul 2018
Magnets prove repellent to sharks and rays
A new study has revealed simple magnets may be the solution to reducing the number of sharks and rays caught as bycatch from commercial fishing activities.
News • 26 Jul 2018
More than 30,000 teachers to benefit from education funding boost
Improving the quality of school teaching is a global concern at the heart of a visionary education program soon to be rolled out in Australian schools.
News • 16 Jul 2018
Funding success to aid early interventions for cancer and stroke
Two exceptional Early to Mid-Career Researchers have secured more than $1.16 million to explore early intervention methods for two significant health challenges
News • 12 Jul 2018
Professor Jenny Gore conferred Visiting Professor at Oxford
Global education thought-leader, Laureate Professor Jenny Gore has been conferred the prestigious title of Visiting Professor at Oxford University, commencing October 2018.
News • 12 Jul 2018
Professor Kevin Hall appointed member of the ARC Advisory Council
The Australian Research Council (ARC) announced University of Newcastle Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Professor Kevin Hall has been appointed a member of its Advisory Council.
News • 09 Jul 2018
The Ripple effect: Improving health outcomes for Indigenous Australians
Internationally-recognised leader in Indigenous cancer research, Professor Gail Garvey, will share her insights on the role Indigenous medical education can play in improving the health outcomes of Indigenous Australians, in a keynote lecture at UON tonight.
News • 06 Jul 2018
Alternate pathways for young people who have perpetrated violence
Researchers from the University of Newcastle have received $582,361 from the Australian Government to address interpersonal violence in the lives of young people.
Events
Exhibition
Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
In person
The Pivot Showcase
Hear the real stories behind the startups that changed direction and came out stronger.
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
In person
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
Event
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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