News and Events

News

News • 18 Aug 2017

Nuclear imaging trial aiming to clear up airway diagnosis

Hunter respiratory researchers are turning to nuclear medicine for a more advanced approach to phenotyping chronic diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive

News • 17 Aug 2017

Outstanding young scientific mind recognised

The significant work of a University of Newcastle (UON) researcher has been recognised at the prestigious 2017 NSW Young Tall Poppy awards

News • 16 Aug 2017

UON students marked as entrepreneurial trailblazers

Seven students from the University of Newcastle are set to pioneer the future of innovation as they undertake studies at the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship

News • 16 Aug 2017

Entangled Histories Conference: Inspiring historians to create connections

The Australian Historical Association Conference was held in Newcastle on July 3-7

News • 11 Aug 2017

Globally recognised Hunter health group seeks pledges

A globally recognised health initiative founded at UON is embracing the world of crowdfunding to re-establish itself in Australia

News • 10 Aug 2017

Research Warns of Wetland Wipeout

UON researchers find the world’s ancient coastal wetlands may now have the same average life expectancy of a human being.

News • 10 Aug 2017

Icon accelerator launches for Hunter region startups

A new accelerator program is set to supercharge the next generation of regional Startups

News • 08 Aug 2017

Rhodes Scholarship

Do you have what it takes to be a Rhodes Scholar? You might surprise yourself.

News • 07 Aug 2017

Researchers say act now on frog decline

Scientists from Australia and the United States are calling for immediate, pre-emptive action to save the world’s frog population.

News • 03 Aug 2017

UON awarded $3.2 million in funding for dementia research

UON has been awarded more than $3.2 million by the NHMRC to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for people living with dementia.

News • 01 Aug 2017

Bringing the Humanities into the digital age

The launch of the Colonial Frontier Massacres Map, saw a huge huge influx of visitors to the Centre for 21st Century Humanities (C21CH) website

News • 01 Aug 2017

Improving medication safety for people with dementia

A study led by UON received $544,096 in funding to improve the safety and outcomes of people with dementia after they are discharged from hospital.

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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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.

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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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