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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).

News • 11 Oct 2017

New exhibition curated by PhD candidate

A  new  exhibition  opening  at  The  Lock-­Up  explores  the  ways   contemporary  Aboriginal  and  Torres  Strait  Islander  artists  are   responding  to  th

News • 11 Oct 2017

UON researchers shine in 2017 NHMRC funding

University of Newcastle researchers have secured more than $6 million in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding

News • 09 Oct 2017

UON students among first cohort of entrepreneurial trailblazers

Six UON students are amongst the first cohort of 40 budding entrepreneurs to complete The Navigator unit at the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship

News • 06 Oct 2017

Software success for UoN’s Early Modern Women Research Network

A UON Research Network has been asked to share their digital archive software with leading Renaissance literature academics at Northwestern University, USA

News • 04 Oct 2017

Laureate Professorship honours quality teaching

In a significant acknowledgement of career achievement, the University of Newcastle has named Professor Jennifer Gore its first female Laureate Professor

News • 03 Oct 2017

Students teach to avatars in classrooms of the future

Just as pilots use flight simulators, UON education students can now roadtest their teaching skills and build their confidence using a simulated classroom.

News • 03 Oct 2017

New Colombo Plan Boosts its Support of Collaborative Chemistry Consortium

The Australian Future Chemist Consortium was recently announced successful in attaining New Colombo Plan 2018 funding.

News • 26 Sep 2017

History of violence online course now available

A fascinating new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) has just been launched which looks at the history of violence.

News • 26 Sep 2017

Free fruit and veg and fewer kilos on offer in weight-loss study

Participants in a new HMRI nutrition and physical activity study at the University of Newcastle will gain a week’s worth of fruit and vegetables for free, along

Events

Webinar

New oral history resources and training

For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.

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When Tuesday 17 March 2026
2:20pm - 2:20pm
Location  Online

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

Hunter Climate Innovation & Investment Summit

Join us for a transformative one-day summit bringing together aspiring entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, climate innovators, and investors.

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When Thursday 26 March 2026
11:00am - 6:00pm
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