News and Events

News

News • 01 Aug 2017

Improving medication safety for people with dementia

A study led by UON received $544,096 in funding to improve the safety and outcomes of people with dementia after they are discharged from hospital.

News • 31 Jul 2017

People suffering from mild asthma wanted for research study

Researchers at the University of Newcastle are assessing the effectiveness of three different inhaled treatments in patients with asthma.

News • 31 Jul 2017

Saving lives and resources: antivenom dose drop in Australia

Revised clinical practice recommending a reduced antivenom dose for snakebite victims has been shown to be successful, signifying financial & waste savings

News • 28 Jul 2017

Research on engineering behaviour of compacted soil recognised

Dr Glen Burton from the University of Newcastle (UON) has received the prestigious D. H. Trollope award for his research paper investigating compacted soils.

News • 28 Jul 2017

Food Security Research Partnerships Strengthened by International Fellows Visit

Dr Sarah Wright facilitated an international fellows visit for the Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS) at UON’s Callaghan campus on July 4th.

News • 26 Jul 2017

Sperm decline an early warning sign rather than a crisis alert

Dr Shaun Roman stressed that the results should be treated as an early warning sign rather than a crisis alert.

News • 26 Jul 2017

Online program striving to get kids to eat their veg

A University of Newcastle telehealth study aims to improve the health of kids.

News • 25 Jul 2017

New hope to stop the female biological clock

UON researchers have identifyied an antioxidant which has demonstrated potential to halt the aging process in female eggs.

News • 21 Jul 2017

Challenging perceptions of disaster through film

Dr Jason von Meding has been busy filming DEVIATE: a documentary telling the stories of marginalised people worldwide that are most affected by disasters

News • 19 Jul 2017

Open flames and real tools deter our toddlers from risky business

UON research finds exposing toddlers to ‘risky play’ can increase their safety awareness.

News • 18 Jul 2017

Engineering a response to climate change

A team of UON Researchers (PhD candidate Salman Hafeez, AP Steven Weller, and AP Christopher Kellett) has won the 2017 IFAC Foundation award

News • 18 Jul 2017

Humanities workshop kicks off design start-up

A Humanities Startup Workshop has assisted in the creation of a design service and research studio within the School of Creative Industries.

Events

Webinar

New oral history resources and training

For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.

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When Tuesday 17 March 2026
2:20pm - 2:20pm
Location  Online

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.

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When Monday 23 March 2026
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location  The Treehouse

Event

10 Years of AI

This is an exploratory workshop that will highlight the big moments in Artificial Intelligence in the past 10 years.

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When Tuesday 24 March 2026
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle

Event

Hunter Climate Innovation & Investment Summit

Join us for a transformative one-day summit bringing together aspiring entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, climate innovators, and investors.

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When Thursday 26 March 2026
11:00am - 6:00pm
Location  I2N Hub Honeysuckle

Event

Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Information Session

Are you up for the Challenge? Help minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency!

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When Thursday 2 April 2026
Location  Online

Event

Student to Startup

Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.

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When Tuesday 14 April 2026
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle