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News • 21 Aug 2017
New approach for diagnosing and treating coeliac disease
A review article led by the University of Newcastle (UON) has revealed a recommended approach for the diagnosis and management of coeliac disease in Australia.
News • 18 Aug 2017
Nuclear imaging trial aiming to clear up airway diagnosis
Hunter respiratory researchers are turning to nuclear medicine for a more advanced approach to phenotyping chronic diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive
News • 17 Aug 2017
Outstanding young scientific mind recognised
The significant work of a University of Newcastle (UON) researcher has been recognised at the prestigious 2017 NSW Young Tall Poppy awards
News • 16 Aug 2017
UON students marked as entrepreneurial trailblazers
Seven students from the University of Newcastle are set to pioneer the future of innovation as they undertake studies at the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship
News • 16 Aug 2017
Entangled Histories Conference: Inspiring historians to create connections
The Australian Historical Association Conference was held in Newcastle on July 3-7
News • 11 Aug 2017
Globally recognised Hunter health group seeks pledges
A globally recognised health initiative founded at UON is embracing the world of crowdfunding to re-establish itself in Australia
News • 10 Aug 2017
Research Warns of Wetland Wipeout
UON researchers find the world’s ancient coastal wetlands may now have the same average life expectancy of a human being.
News • 10 Aug 2017
Icon accelerator launches for Hunter region startups
A new accelerator program is set to supercharge the next generation of regional Startups
News • 08 Aug 2017
Rhodes Scholarship
Do you have what it takes to be a Rhodes Scholar? You might surprise yourself.
News • 07 Aug 2017
Researchers say act now on frog decline
Scientists from Australia and the United States are calling for immediate, pre-emptive action to save the world’s frog population.
News • 03 Aug 2017
UON awarded $3.2 million in funding for dementia research
UON has been awarded more than $3.2 million by the NHMRC to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for people living with dementia.
News • 01 Aug 2017
Bringing the Humanities into the digital age
The launch of the Colonial Frontier Massacres Map, saw a huge huge influx of visitors to the Centre for 21st Century Humanities (C21CH) website
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.