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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.
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!
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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.