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News • 07 May 2018
When you’re smiling, the whole world buys with you
The power of a genuine smile has been proven, with research from the University of Newcastle and Monash University showing a ‘genuine’ smile from a celebrity endorser can boost product likeability and even improve consumer attitude toward a celebrity
News • 04 May 2018
Upper Hunter region receives bio-renewable boost
The NSW Government has announced $4.6 million in funding to construct the Hunter Pilot Biorefinery in Muswellbrook, which will host a revolutionary bio-renewable energy project supported by the University of Newcastle.
News • 30 Apr 2018
Findings reveal under-reported groin pain in ballers
An Australian study has revealed the rate of groin injuries among basketball players could be 10 times higher than previously reported, causing significant impact on player performance and quality of life.
News • 30 Apr 2018
Global experts unite to build strong families, capable communities
International experts and collaborative partners who share the vision of supporting, developing, and sustaining strong families and capable communities around the world will unite in Newcastle today for the 3rd Family and Community Strengths International
News • 23 Apr 2018
Funding boost for Indigenous Australians living with dementia
Laureate Professor Robert Sanson-Fisher has received more than $3 million in funding under the NHMRC Dementia in Indigenous Australians scheme.
News • 20 Apr 2018
Wind turbine innovator wins Stanford University Scholarship
A University of Newcastle innovator who developed a small wind turbine with remarkable capacity, has won the inaugural Stanford Australia Foundation – CSIRO Scholarship.
News • 12 Apr 2018
Funding success to improve health outcomes
Researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON), Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and Hunter New England Health have been awarded more than $600,000 in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding.
News • 11 Apr 2018
New Futures Hackathon will decode solutions to help the aged care crisis
The University of Newcastle will invite innovators, problem solvers, tech heads and designers to create technical solutions to help alleviate the world’s ageing population crisis at the New Futures Hackathon for Aged Care.
News • 09 Apr 2018
Visiting fellow promotes better wellbeing at work
The University of Newcastle (UON) is delighted to welcome visiting Fellow Dr Joan Bottorff, Director of the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention at the University of British Columbia.
News • 04 Apr 2018
Development program puts female researchers at the fore
Fifteen female early and mid-year career researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) will have the opportunity to progress their academic careers with a development program designed to break through gender barriers.
News • 28 Mar 2018
Pioneering respiratory researcher awarded TSANZ Fellowship
University of Newcastle researcher Professor Jodie Simpson has been named a Fellow of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (FThorSoc) in recognition of her pioneering expertise and experience in respiratory research.
News • 28 Mar 2018
$1.96 million to personalise cancer treatment and change patient lives
Professor Jennifer Martin will develop a personalised chemotherapy dosing system for cancer patients to improve quality of life, reduce side effects and increase chance of survival.
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.