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News • 26 May 2017
A new world in sight: virtual reality to advance human health
Virtual reality set to advance human health through innovative midwifery project at UON.
News • 25 May 2017
Postdoc uncovering the hidden meanings in religious texts
Postdoctoral researcher Ahmad Alqurneh has commenced work withe Centre for Literary and Linguistic Computingon a project related to translations.
News • 25 May 2017
Study using new tools to unlock secrets of immune cells in cancer
An in-depth atlas of the tumour microenvironment has been mapped by an international cancer team involving Hunter researcher Dr Craig Gedye
News • 24 May 2017
UON researchers feature strongly as Alumni Awards finalists
The University of Newcastle (UON) Alumni Awards Finalists have been announced, and we’re thrilled to note a strong range of UON researchers in the field.
News • 23 May 2017
Autism project to help connect families
HMRI/University of Newcastle autism researcher Assoc Professor Alison Lane will aim to customise the ALERT autism intervention to find those children and fa
News • 23 May 2017
$6.3 million boost turns up heat on cold virus remedy
A drug compound being developed in Australia to combat the common cold virus and associated airway infections will be fast-tracked towards clinical trialing aft
News • 23 May 2017
Quit smoking study recruiting participants in regional and remote areas
A new quit smoking study is recruiting participants in regional and remote areas of New South Wales, Australia
News • 22 May 2017
National award honours lifetime commitment to furthering plant science
UON's Emeritus Professor John Patrick has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.
News • 17 May 2017
Trial looking to spice up the brain benefits of fish oil
A nutritional study at UON will test for the first time whether the spice curcumin, taken in combination with fish oil, can boost blood flow in the brain.
News • 17 May 2017
Early modern literature collaborations set to flow
A leading academic in the field of early modern studies, Professor Paul Salzman will take up a position in the discipline of English and Writing at UON.
News • 16 May 2017
Ensuring Australian women are the innovators of the future
Successful female visionaries from UON will share their experience navigating a career in innovation at the 2017 Women in Innovation event next week
News • 15 May 2017
The clever electronic inks rewriting our energy future
Australia’s position as a global leader in printed solar has surged, following the unveiling of its first printed solar demonstration site at UON.
Events
Webinar
New oral history resources and training
For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.
Event
Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Information Session
Are you up for the Challenge? Help minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency!
In person
Student to Startup
Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.
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.