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News • 25 Sep 2017
Strengthening the defence against Leukaemia
Research from UON has revealed a more targeted way of treating an aggressive type of cancer typically prevalent in children.
News • 21 Sep 2017
Scholarship helps drive impact in the Pacific Islands
International Development Scholarship for UON professional staff recipient Justine Ulph helps drive impact in the Pacific Islands.
News • 19 Sep 2017
UON awarded at ATEM
The pre-award Research Grants team in Research Services in the Research and Innovation Division, has received an ATEM for best practice
News • 15 Sep 2017
Support for women in STEM launched in the Hunter
Hunter Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (HunterWiSE), a new STEM outreach program based on mentorship, was launched on Monday the 31st of July.
News • 06 Sep 2017
UON ranked in world’s best by THE
UON ranked in world’s best by Times Higher Education (THE)
News • 06 Sep 2017
Australia sets the standard in stroke treatment and care
Australian stroke patients are set to receive the latest and world’s best stroke treatment and care following the launch of new Clinical Guidelines for Stroke M
News • 06 Sep 2017
High hopes for hemp seed solution to Williamtown contamination
University of Newcastle researchers believe hemp seed might provide a real solution to the Williamtown contamination crisis.
News • 04 Sep 2017
Think you’re gluten intolerant? Perhaps think again
Researchers from the University of Newcastle have highlighted the potential risks of following a gluten-free diet without professional diagnosis
News • 01 Sep 2017
UON research accelerates into the spotlight
Seven University Of Newcastle teams will soon get the chance to validate their research and test whether there are real world applications for their ideas.
News • 31 Aug 2017
Hunter research gets greater support
The Greater Charitable Foundation has announced its latest round of philanthropic funding, with two UON research projects achieving success.
News • 31 Aug 2017
Unique program empowering young girls
UON's DADEE program has received an award for enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of young girls by engaging their fathers in positive role modelling.
News • 31 Aug 2017
Hunter leader named Australia’s innovation champion
The Hon Julie Bishop MP has announced UON's Dr Sarah Pearson as Australia’s Innovation Leader
Events
Webinar
New oral history resources and training
For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.
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.
Event
10 Years of AI
This is an exploratory workshop that will highlight the big moments in Artificial Intelligence in the past 10 years.
Event
Hunter Climate Innovation & Investment Summit
Join us for a transformative one-day summit bringing together aspiring entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, climate innovators, and investors.
Event
Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Information Session
Are you up for the Challenge? Help minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency!
Event
Student to Startup
Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.
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.