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News • 13 Jul 2017

Stomaching the change to our understanding of IBS

Researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) are reframing the global understanding and treatment pathways for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

News • 05 Jul 2017

Mapping the massacres of Australia’s colonial frontier

UON researchers have created an online digital map documenting more than 150 Aboriginal massacres that occurred during the spread of pastoral settlement.

News • 04 Jul 2017

Magic in Melbourne

University of Newcastle researcher, Professor Marguerite Johnson has been invited to give a public lecture in Melbourne.

News • 29 Jun 2017

New app-roach to carbs for pregnant women

A University of Newcastle nutrition study is aiming to help pregnant women beat confusion related to how much carbohydrate they should eat.

News • 28 Jun 2017

Historian awarded for scholarly work on Armenian Genocide

Historian Hans Lukas Kieser awarded President of Armenia Prize for scholarly work on the Armenian Genocide

News • 22 Jun 2017

Rural Land Use and Community Research Network

the Rural Land Use and Community Research Network has been strengthened by Faculty funding.

News • 22 Jun 2017

Volunteers wanted to try a new treatment for asthma

The Prevenar study is testing whether Pneumonia vaccine can reduce airway inflammation and improve daily asthma symptoms.

News • 16 Jun 2017

Horse riding and rhythm-and-music helping stroke recovery

Stroke survivors’ perception of recovery, gait, balance, grip strength and cognition can improve, Professor Michael Nilsson explains.

News • 15 Jun 2017

Why melting ice might be good for climate change

UON scientists have decoded a 24,000-year-old riddle and discovered a surprising role Antarctic volcanoes play in global climate.

News • 14 Jun 2017

Health impact of domestic violence lasts a lifetime

Women who experience intimate partner violence have significant, long-term physical and mental health problems according to UON researchers.

News • 09 Jun 2017

A clear approach to the global threat of contamination

UON unveils a $15 million world-leading lab facility dedicated to finding better ways to assess, manage, clean up and prevent environmental contamination.

News • 09 Jun 2017

Why stress is causing the nation a pain in the gut

UON research has shown a groundbreaking link between stress and functional gastrointestinal disorders.

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

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

In person

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
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle