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News • 31 Aug 2017
History scholar takes up visiting fellow position in Newcastle
International scholar, Professor Michael Roper, from the University of Essex, will take up a visiting fellow position with the Centre for the History of Violenc
News • 30 Aug 2017
Healthy Youngsters, Healthy Dads – world first program made possible by Greater Charitable Foundation
The Greater Charitable Foundation has announced the University of Newcastle, Australia, as the largest partner in its 2017 funding round.
News • 28 Aug 2017
Research fuelling development in the energy sector
UON has attracted $1.6 million to develop an alternate method of generating electrical energy that is more than twice as efficient as coal-fired power stations.
News • 28 Aug 2017
A refreshing way to get more activity and better sleep
In the REFRESH Study, Associate Professor Mitch Duncan and his team from the Hunter Medical Research Institute’s Cardiovascular Program are investigating whethe
News • 28 Aug 2017
Researchers to explore disaster resilience and safe building codes
A team of UON researchers will look to explore the opportunities and challenges of compliance to safe building codes in assuring resilience in the face of disas
News • 25 Aug 2017
UON researcher awarded inaugural scholarship
Dr Cathy Smith from UON’s School of Architecture and Built Environment has been awarded the inaugural Turnbull Foundation Women in Built Environment Scholarship
News • 25 Aug 2017
New technology could harness carbon dioxide emissions
Technology developed and now showcased in Australia could use carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as a resource and transform them into building products.
News • 24 Aug 2017
A catalyst for creating virtual memories
The IT Innovation Team at UON have teamed up with ABC’s Catalyst show, to create a digital avatar of a real person.
News • 23 Aug 2017
Global collaborations receive funding
Two UON researchers will have their work funded thanks to the Global Connections Fund, which provides initial funding support to promote Australian researchers
News • 22 Aug 2017
UON Central Coast research boosted with strategic grants
Six UON research teams will accelerate their research thanks to Central Coast specific research grants.
News • 21 Aug 2017
No smoker left behind: helping all Australians quit
UON researchers are calling for better resources to aid all Australians to quit smoking, with particular focus on population subgroups at greater risk.
News • 21 Aug 2017
New approach for diagnosing and treating coeliac disease
A review article led by the University of Newcastle (UON) has revealed a recommended approach for the diagnosis and management of coeliac disease in Australia.
Events
Event
Value Proposition Workshop: Know Exactly Who Your Idea Is For
A practical two hour workshop on the Value Proposition Canvas.
Event
I&E Academy: FinTech: AI, Tokenisation & the Future of Digital Currency Symposium
Join the I&E Academy for the latest Impact by Design Symposium, exploring how AI, blockchain and tokenisation are reshaping digital finance. This symposium brings industry and research perspectives together through Design Science Research.
In person
AI for Health Innovators: Practical Tools, Real Limits
A hands on two hour workshop on using AI in your innovation work, and knowing where it stops being safe to.
In person
What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking
Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.
Event
Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures
In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.
In person
GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals
Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.
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.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.