News and Events

News

News • 26 Sep 2017

Free fruit and veg and fewer kilos on offer in weight-loss study

Participants in a new HMRI nutrition and physical activity study at the University of Newcastle will gain a week’s worth of fruit and vegetables for free, along

News • 25 Sep 2017

Strengthening the defence against Leukaemia

Research from UON has revealed a more targeted way of treating an aggressive type of cancer typically prevalent in children.

News • 21 Sep 2017

Scholarship helps drive impact in the Pacific Islands

International Development Scholarship for UON professional staff recipient Justine Ulph helps drive impact in the Pacific Islands.

News • 19 Sep 2017

UON awarded at ATEM

The pre-award Research Grants team in Research Services in the Research and Innovation Division, has received an ATEM for best practice

News • 15 Sep 2017

Support for women in STEM launched in the Hunter

Hunter Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (HunterWiSE), a new STEM outreach program based on mentorship, was launched on Monday the 31st of July.

News • 06 Sep 2017

UON ranked in world’s best by THE

UON ranked in world’s best by Times Higher Education (THE)

News • 06 Sep 2017

Australia sets the standard in stroke treatment and care

Australian stroke patients are set to receive the latest and world’s best stroke treatment and care following the launch of new Clinical Guidelines for Stroke M

News • 06 Sep 2017

High hopes for hemp seed solution to Williamtown contamination

University of Newcastle researchers believe hemp seed might provide a real solution to the Williamtown contamination crisis.

News • 04 Sep 2017

Think you’re gluten intolerant? Perhaps think again

Researchers from the University of Newcastle have highlighted the potential risks of following a gluten-free diet without professional diagnosis

News • 01 Sep 2017

UON research accelerates into the spotlight

Seven University Of Newcastle teams will soon get the chance to validate their research and test whether there are real world applications for their ideas.

News • 31 Aug 2017

Hunter research gets greater support

The Greater Charitable Foundation has announced its latest round of philanthropic funding, with two UON research projects achieving success.

News • 31 Aug 2017

Unique program empowering young girls

UON's DADEE program has received an award for enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of young girls by engaging their fathers in positive role modelling.

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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