News and Events

News

News • 20 Feb 2018

Defence forum targets emerging research

The University and ADC have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on research into the use of virtual simulation to support individual training.

News • 16 Feb 2018

New rules to tackle concussion in NSW sports

UON Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr Andrew Gardner, will play a key role in protecting Australian athletes from concussion on the field, with new state-wide guidelines announced today.

News • 16 Feb 2018

HCRF research fellowship to support better nutrition, better breathing

The Hunter Children's Research Foundation has awarded Dr Megan Jensen with an Early-Career Fellowship thanks to a bequest from the late Peggy Lang.

News • 12 Feb 2018

Virtual cells provide new cancer insights

Academics from the University of Newcastle and HMRI have developed a revolutionary online platform to advance cancer research and treatment.

News • 09 Feb 2018

Lived experience writing a new chapter for mental health education

A ground-breaking UON resource has woven together the experience of practitioner and patient to craft a first-of-its-kind learning tool for students entering the field of mental health.

News • 07 Feb 2018

Linking young adults to healthy eating habits

The University of Newcastle has received funding from nib foundation to develop an innovative web platform that will deliver personalised nutrition advice.

News • 06 Feb 2018

ARC Linkage Project success for engineering authority

Professor Graham Goodwin has received an Australian Research Council Linkage Project to improve the operation of steam boilers in Australia’s sugar industry.

News • 02 Feb 2018

University of Newcastle Collaborates on Cyber Security Network

UON will lead a new $2million NSW Cyber Security Network announced today by the NSW Government.

News • 29 Jan 2018

UON salutes Australia Day honours recipients

The University congratulates and celebrates all Australians, in particular members of the UON community, named in the 2018 Australia Day honours.

News • 29 Jan 2018

Global analysis reveals how sharks travel the oceans to find food

A UON researcher is part of a major international collaboration that has revealed greater insight into the feeding habits of the world’s shark population.

News • 26 Jan 2018

Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley awarded Companion of the Order of Australia

Professor Talley’s award is the 10th Companion in the Order of Australia awarded to a UON recipient.

News • 25 Jan 2018

End of life conversations imperative to inform care

New research shoes only seven per cent of cancer patients having key conversation around end of life care with their doctor

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