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News • 23 Oct 2017

State leaders in science and engineering announced

Two outstanding University of Newcastle (UON) researchers have been named recipients of the prestigious 2017 Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering.

News • 20 Oct 2017

Prestigious accolade for Hunter asthma leader

Hunter respiratory research leader Professor Peter Gibson has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS)

News • 16 Oct 2017

$1.3m in NSW Govt grants available for academics and universities

The NSW Government has $1.3m in grants available to fund projects aimed at making local communities more inclusive of the needs of older people.

News • 11 Oct 2017

Research commitment awarded by ARMS

Three UON staff have had their commitment to researchers recognised by the Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS).

News • 11 Oct 2017

New exhibition curated by PhD candidate

A  new  exhibition  opening  at  The  Lock-­Up  explores  the  ways   contemporary  Aboriginal  and  Torres  Strait  Islander  artists  are   responding  to  th

News • 11 Oct 2017

UON researchers shine in 2017 NHMRC funding

University of Newcastle researchers have secured more than $6 million in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding

News • 09 Oct 2017

UON students among first cohort of entrepreneurial trailblazers

Six UON students are amongst the first cohort of 40 budding entrepreneurs to complete The Navigator unit at the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship

News • 06 Oct 2017

Software success for UoN’s Early Modern Women Research Network

A UON Research Network has been asked to share their digital archive software with leading Renaissance literature academics at Northwestern University, USA

News • 04 Oct 2017

Laureate Professorship honours quality teaching

In a significant acknowledgement of career achievement, the University of Newcastle has named Professor Jennifer Gore its first female Laureate Professor

News • 03 Oct 2017

Students teach to avatars in classrooms of the future

Just as pilots use flight simulators, UON education students can now roadtest their teaching skills and build their confidence using a simulated classroom.

News • 03 Oct 2017

New Colombo Plan Boosts its Support of Collaborative Chemistry Consortium

The Australian Future Chemist Consortium was recently announced successful in attaining New Colombo Plan 2018 funding.

News • 26 Sep 2017

History of violence online course now available

A fascinating new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) has just been launched which looks at the history of violence.

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

In person

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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