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News • 10 Nov 2017
More than $6.7 million to drive the future of research
UON researchers were awarded $6.3 million to fund 16 Discovery Projects and $365,000 for a prestigious Discovery Early Career Researcher Award.
News • 03 Nov 2017
University Network to Drive NSW Defence
The NSW Government will invest $1.25 million in a new university-led network to bolster defence-related research and development activity across the state.
News • 01 Nov 2017
UON and defence industry join forces in new facility
A new facility which will unite the research and innovation capabilities of the University of Newcastle (UON) and defence industry has launched at Williamtown.
News • 30 Oct 2017
UON expands its presence in the Upper Hunter region
The University of Newcastle will occupy dedicated office space within Muswellbrook’s Tertiary Education Centre.
News • 27 Oct 2017
Women In Research Fellowships awarded
Thirteen UON researchers have been awarded a Women in Research (WIR) Fellowship thanks to Research Advantage.
News • 27 Oct 2017
Australia-Germany links forged through new Research Grants
Two UON research projects have been successfully awarded funding through the 2017 Australia-Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme.
News • 25 Oct 2017
UON researcher awarded for outstanding mentorship
Professor Amanda Baker has received the inaugural Outstanding Academic Mentor Award from the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
News • 25 Oct 2017
Emissions reduction technology enters new phase
UON has unveiled a world-first demonstration facility to test new technology that captures methane emissions from underground coal mine operations.
News • 23 Oct 2017
State leaders in science and engineering announced
Two outstanding University of Newcastle (UON) researchers have been named recipients of the prestigious 2017 Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering.
News • 20 Oct 2017
Prestigious accolade for Hunter asthma leader
Hunter respiratory research leader Professor Peter Gibson has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS)
News • 16 Oct 2017
$1.3m in NSW Govt grants available for academics and universities
The NSW Government has $1.3m in grants available to fund projects aimed at making local communities more inclusive of the needs of older people.
News • 11 Oct 2017
Research commitment awarded by ARMS
Three UON staff have had their commitment to researchers recognised by the Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS).
Events
Event
2025 Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry
The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce that applications for the Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry for 2025 is now open.
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.