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News • 27 Mar 2018

New clinical ‘toolkit’ to help nail severe asthma management

A new clinical ‘toolkit’ designed to improve the management of severe asthma has been launched at the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide.

News • 27 Mar 2018

Call for pregnant women to trial visual app for diet control

A smartphone app that uses augmented reality to help with diet management during pregnancy has received highly positive feedback from women trialling it.

News • 26 Mar 2018

Dr Gillian Arrighi awarded Fellowship

Dr Gillian Arrighi awarded the Robert Gould Shaw Fellowship

News • 26 Mar 2018

From City of Steel to Global Innovation Hub

The insights, deliberations and reflections of global thought leaders brought together by the 2016 Univer-Cities conference, hosted by the University of Newcastle, have been documented in a book, to be launched tonight.

News • 23 Mar 2018

Australia one step closer to solving global water challenge

Pioneering research team Hydro Harvest Operation from the University of Newcastle (UON) have today been announced as the only Australian team to reach the finals of a worldwide XPRIZE competition, set to solve the planet’s global water shortage crisis

News • 23 Mar 2018

University of Newcastle welcomes its first American Fulbright Scholars

In an historic first, under a partnership agreement with Australian-American Fulbright Commission, the University of Newcastle will officially welcome three American Fulbright Scholars this week.

News • 23 Mar 2018

Easter Show Forum: a coalition for action to reduce rural suicide rates

The University of Newcastle’s Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH) will meet with key community partners to determine …

News • 21 Mar 2018

Indigenous language link reveals common ancestor

New research has found a ground-breaking link between Australian Indigenous languages, demonstrating for the first time that all Indigenous languages descend from one common ancestor

News • 19 Mar 2018

Cyclical nature of flooding could land Australia in deep water

New research from the University of Newcastle (UON) has found further evidence to support the notion that severe flooding events occur cyclically, challenging the widely accepted assumption that floods occur randomly

News • 15 Mar 2018

UON research reveals benefits of effective complaints handling

University of Newcastle research has revealed that every dollar invested in complaints handling has potential returns of investment of up to $10 for a business.

News • 14 Mar 2018

HMRI celebrates 20 years of improving health outcomes

The University of Newcastle congratulates the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) as it celebrates its 20th anniversary today, marking two decades of research breakthroughs and extensive community engagement.

News • 13 Mar 2018

Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin awarded international honour

University of Newcastle Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin has been awarded the prestigious Antoine M. Gaudin Award, which recognises scientific or engineering contributions that further understanding of the technology of mineral processing.

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