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News • 31 Aug 2017

Study examines parental influence on infant development

Hunter researchers are recruiting for a new study examining how infant development in the critical first year of life is influenced by parental wellbeing

News • 31 Aug 2017

History scholar takes up visiting fellow position in Newcastle

International scholar, Professor Michael Roper, from the University of Essex, will take up a visiting fellow position with the Centre for the History of Violenc

News • 30 Aug 2017

Healthy Youngsters, Healthy Dads – world first program made possible by Greater Charitable Foundation

The Greater Charitable Foundation has announced the University of Newcastle, Australia, as the largest partner in its 2017 funding round.

News • 28 Aug 2017

Research fuelling development in the energy sector

UON has attracted $1.6 million to develop an alternate method of generating electrical energy that is more than twice as efficient as coal-fired power stations.

News • 28 Aug 2017

A refreshing way to get more activity and better sleep

In the REFRESH Study, Associate Professor Mitch Duncan and his team from the Hunter Medical Research Institute’s Cardiovascular Program are investigating whethe

News • 28 Aug 2017

Researchers to explore disaster resilience and safe building codes

A team of UON researchers will look to explore the opportunities and challenges of compliance to safe building codes in assuring resilience in the face of disas

News • 25 Aug 2017

UON researcher awarded inaugural scholarship

Dr Cathy Smith from UON’s School of Architecture and Built Environment has been awarded the inaugural Turnbull Foundation Women in Built Environment Scholarship

News • 25 Aug 2017

New technology could harness carbon dioxide emissions

Technology developed and now showcased in Australia could use carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as a resource and transform them into building products.

News • 24 Aug 2017

A catalyst for creating virtual memories

The IT Innovation Team at UON have teamed up with ABC’s Catalyst show, to create a digital avatar of a real person.

News • 23 Aug 2017

Global collaborations receive funding

Two UON researchers will have their work funded thanks to the Global Connections Fund, which provides initial funding support to promote Australian researchers

News • 22 Aug 2017

UON Central Coast research boosted with strategic grants

Six UON research teams will accelerate their research thanks to Central Coast specific research grants.

News • 21 Aug 2017

No smoker left behind: helping all Australians quit

UON researchers are calling for better resources to aid all Australians to quit smoking, with particular focus on population subgroups at greater risk.

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