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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.

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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