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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.

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When Tuesday 15 September 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm
Location  Health Innovation Living Lab at John Hunter Hospital

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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.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
9:45am - 11:45am
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm

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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.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

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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 Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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