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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

News • 15 Nov 2017

UON Laureate Professor awarded a prestigious Visiting Professorship

Laureate Professor Paul Foster FAHMS, a global leader in respiratory research, has been appointed as the Visiting Professor at the National University of Singap

News • 10 Nov 2017

Sex, Science and Society after 40 years of IVF

Today marks 40 years since the conception of the world’s first In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) child.

News • 10 Nov 2017

More than $6.7 million to drive the future of research

UON researchers were awarded $6.3 million to fund 16 Discovery Projects and $365,000 for a prestigious Discovery Early Career Researcher Award.

News • 03 Nov 2017

University Network to Drive NSW Defence

The NSW Government will invest $1.25 million in a new university-led network to bolster defence-related research and development activity across the state.

News • 01 Nov 2017

UON and defence industry join forces in new facility

A new facility which will unite the research and innovation capabilities of the University of Newcastle (UON) and defence industry has launched at Williamtown.

News • 27 Oct 2017

Women In Research Fellowships awarded

Thirteen UON researchers have been awarded a Women in Research (WIR) Fellowship thanks to Research Advantage.

News • 27 Oct 2017

Australia-Germany links forged through new Research Grants

Two UON research projects have been successfully awarded funding through the 2017 Australia-Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme.

News • 25 Oct 2017

UON researcher awarded for outstanding mentorship

Professor Amanda Baker has received the inaugural Outstanding Academic Mentor Award from the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

News • 25 Oct 2017

Emissions reduction technology enters new phase

UON has unveiled a world-first demonstration facility to test new technology that captures methane emissions from underground coal mine operations.

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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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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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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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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