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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
News • 25 Jan 2018
Australia Day award honours outstanding women in research
Three exceptional UON researchers have been recognised as inspiring leaders with an Australia Day Honour from the National Women's Council of NSW
News • 19 Jan 2018
Funding to advance acute stroke therapies
Professor Chris Levi will be able to continue vital research into stroke treatment therapies after receiving funding from the Medical Research Future Fund.
News • 15 Jan 2018
International economics conference shines spotlight on Newcastle
UON's city campus continues to attract worldwide attention, with the 14th Western Economic Association International conference held at NeW Space last week
News • 12 Jan 2018
Property guardianship and the 21st century city
Dr Cathy Smith has been honoured with a prestigious Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) 2018 Richard Rogers Fellowship
News • 09 Jan 2018
Academic secures coveted Fellowship at the University of Cambridge
University of Newcastle mathematician, Dr Mike Meylan, will undertake a prestigious Clare Hall Visiting Fellowship at the University of Cambridge this year.
News • 15 Dec 2017
Prof Nicholas Talley crowned Australia’s top researcher
Professor Nicholas Talley, UON’s Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global Research is Australia’s most cited academic, a new report from Google Scholar confirms.
News • 14 Dec 2017
New technology to enhance nutrition assessment
Researchers from the University of Newcastle have received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a new method of nutrition assessment.
News • 14 Dec 2017
Research honoured for advancing Indigenous education
Professor John Lester from the University of Newcastle has received the Ray Debus Award for Doctoral Research in Education.
Events
Exhibition
Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
In person
The Pivot Showcase
Hear the real stories behind the startups that changed direction and came out stronger.
Event
Looking Ahead Lecture with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the
In person
From Research to Region | National Science Week
This National Science week, see how STEM research is driving local impact on the Central Coast. Our special edition of the From Research to Region seminar series highlights how University of Newcastle research spanning construction, food science and environmental conservation
Event
STEM Messages Matter | National Science Week
Clarity and cut-through in science communication We work in a crowded and fast-moving information landscape. In this environment, STEM communicators are increasingly challenged to ensure their messages are heard, understood, and trusted. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the
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.