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News • 15 Jun 2017
Why melting ice might be good for climate change
UON scientists have decoded a 24,000-year-old riddle and discovered a surprising role Antarctic volcanoes play in global climate.
News • 14 Jun 2017
Health impact of domestic violence lasts a lifetime
Women who experience intimate partner violence have significant, long-term physical and mental health problems according to UON researchers.
News • 09 Jun 2017
A clear approach to the global threat of contamination
UON unveils a $15 million world-leading lab facility dedicated to finding better ways to assess, manage, clean up and prevent environmental contamination.
News • 09 Jun 2017
Why stress is causing the nation a pain in the gut
UON research has shown a groundbreaking link between stress and functional gastrointestinal disorders.
News • 08 Jun 2017
Five new PhD Scholars for UON
The University of Newcastle is funding five new scholarships in a 50/50 partnership with NSW Health.
News • 07 Jun 2017
Call for papers: Historicising Violence
Calling for contributions to this multidisciplinary conference, convened by the UON Centre for the History of Violence.
News • 07 Jun 2017
New exhibition highlights Connection, Culture and the Unborn
A new exhibition at Tamworth Regional Gallery will highlight the vibrant and inspirational work of the Gomeroi gaaynggal ArtsHealth program.
News • 05 Jun 2017
UON researchers awarded $4.5m in ARC fellowships
World-renowned mathematician Professor George Willis receives a $2.8m ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship.
News • 01 Jun 2017
New Federation to bring together stylometry experts from around the world
UON’s Centre for Literary and Linguistic Computing (CLLC) is behind a move to create a new partnership between stylometry labs from around the world.
News • 31 May 2017
National History Conference Comes to Newcastle
The Australian Historical Association Annual Conference will be held in Newcastle this year and will be convened by Professor Philip Dwyer.
News • 31 May 2017
Slingshot and UON to bring new accelerator to Hunter region
Slingshot in collaboration with UON has been awarded $475,000 under the Australian Government’s $23 million Incubator Support initiative.
News • 31 May 2017
Research to aid conservation of Indigenous culture and promote tourism
In a melding of linguistics and sustainable tourism new avenues have been found for digital technologies to conserve Indigenous culture and promote tourism.
Events
Exhibition
Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
In person
The Pivot Showcase
Hear the real stories behind the startups that changed direction and came out stronger.
Event
Looking Ahead Lecture with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the
In person
From Research to Region | National Science Week
This National Science week, see how STEM research is driving local impact on the Central Coast. Our special edition of the From Research to Region seminar series highlights how University of Newcastle research spanning construction, food science and environmental conservation
Event
STEM Messages Matter | National Science Week
Clarity and cut-through in science communication We work in a crowded and fast-moving information landscape. In this environment, STEM communicators are increasingly challenged to ensure their messages are heard, understood, and trusted. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the
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