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News • 05 Dec 2017

Collaborative centre to power a cleaner future

A new collaborative centre will aid the development of innovative technologies to boost research into clean energy.

News • 05 Dec 2017

2017 Vice-Chancellor's award winners announced

On Monday 5 December, the 2017 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence celebrated the exceptional achievements of colleagues over the past year.

News • 04 Dec 2017

Confusion around treatment of digestive disorders

University of Newcastle researchers outline clearer treatment paths for sufferers of functional dyspepsia.

News • 04 Dec 2017

Nicotine replacement in pregnancy: Safer than smoking

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is safer than smoking and Australian doctors can be confident about prescribing it for their pregnant patients

News • 03 Dec 2017

Mustafa Prize recognises work of UON and imperial engineer

Pioneering computer scientist, engineer and applied mathematician Professor Erol Gelenbe has been awarded a $500,000 Mustafa Prize for his work

News • 28 Nov 2017

AVO app ‘Bernie’ to help address domestic violence reoffending

Researchers have created a mobile phone application named Bernie to support defendants of ADVOs, acting as an early-intervention tool to support better outcomes

News • 27 Nov 2017

Fat cells a key suspect for endometrial cancer in obese women

An underlying mechanism linking obesity with the development of endometrial cancer has been demonstrated for the first time

News • 24 Nov 2017

New Centre for Rehab Innovations

UON has established Australia’s first Centre for Rehab Innovations (CRI).

News • 23 Nov 2017

NSW Government provides additional $3m to medicinal cannabis research

The NSW Government has announced it will provide more than $3m in funding for medicinal cannabis research to the Australian …

News • 21 Nov 2017

Reaping the benefits of agricultural waste

Revolutionary technology is being developed in partnership with the University of Newcastle that will convert agricultural waste to biofuel for the first time.

News • 21 Nov 2017

Bright star of Australian science recognised with Academy Awards

Associate Professor Shanyong Wang was honoured with the 2018 John Booker Medal

News • 17 Nov 2017

Study aiming to achieve body balance after gestational diabetes

The University of Newcastle is trialing a new diabetes risk-reduction program called Body Balance Beyond

Events

Event

Value Proposition Workshop: Know Exactly Who Your Idea Is For

A practical two hour workshop on the Value Proposition Canvas.

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When Tuesday 15 September 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm
Location  Health Innovation Living Lab at John Hunter Hospital

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Event

I&E Academy: FinTech: AI, Tokenisation & the Future of Digital Currency Symposium

Join the I&E Academy for the latest Impact by Design Symposium, exploring how AI, blockchain and tokenisation are reshaping digital finance. This symposium brings industry and research perspectives together through Design Science Research.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
9:45am - 11:45am
Location  NUSpace

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AI for Health Innovators: Practical Tools, Real Limits

A hands on two hour workshop on using AI in your innovation work, and knowing where it stops being safe to.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm

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What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking

Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures

In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

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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 Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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