News and Events

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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

Event

2026 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 2026 is now open.

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When Monday 19 October 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026

In person

Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place

A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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When Monday 16 November 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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In person

Orange to Blue Skies Film Screening

Join us for a screening followed by a Q&A and conversation with a panel of young people from the Hunter Valley.

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When Tuesday 17 November 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location  University of Newcastle, Upper Hunter Campus | 85 Hill St, Muswellbrook

In person

On Every Corner

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.

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When Friday 20 November 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location  University House | Cnr King and Auckland Street, Newcastle 2300

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In person

Works In Practice Muster 4

A new research collective at the University of Newcastle that aims to foster a supportive and collaborative community of practice.

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When Monday 30 November 2026
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Location  NUSpace, Watt Space Gallery

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Event

NSW FLIP Showcase

From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.

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When Thursday 3 December 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Greenhouse Tech Hub, Sydney

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In person

The Merv and Janet Copley Symposium

Showcasing some of the vital research that has resulted from the bequest and archival collection from across the University of Newcastle.

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When Friday 11 December 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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