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News • 31 Aug 2017
Hunter leader named Australia’s innovation champion
The Hon Julie Bishop MP has announced UON's Dr Sarah Pearson as Australia’s Innovation Leader
News • 31 Aug 2017
Study examines parental influence on infant development
Hunter researchers are recruiting for a new study examining how infant development in the critical first year of life is influenced by parental wellbeing
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.
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.
In person
Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place
A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.
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.
In person
On Every Corner
Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.
Event
Looking Ahead Asia-Pacific Lecture with Peter Varghese AO
Join Peter Varghese AO for a thought-provoking exploration of the forces shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific. Drawing on decades of experience in diplomacy and international affairs, Peter will examine the geopolitical, economic and strategic trends influencing our region and
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.
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.
In person
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.
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.