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News • 11 Dec 2017

Scholarship boosts lessons in entrepreneurship and innovation

Recipient of the 2017 International Development Scholarship for UON professional staff, Siobhan Curran spent 2 weeks in North America.

News • 11 Dec 2017

Newcastle researchers awarded $750,000 to help heart health

Six Hunter researchers have secured $750,000 in Heart Foundation funding to investigate heart disease, Australia’s leading cause of death.

News • 08 Dec 2017

World-first UON course draws international recognition

Taking out the prestigious edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Learning and Teaching at an international ceremony

News • 08 Dec 2017

Smart cities MOU strengthens University of Newcastle-China relationship

The University of Newcastle has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South China Agricultural University at the NSW-Guangdong Joint Economic Meeting.

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 • 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 …

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

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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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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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