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News • 10 May 2017
Symposium to examine psychiatry, trauma and history in a global age: the view from Australasia
A symposium on Friday May 19 will bring together clinicians and historians to discuss what is unique to accounts of trauma in an Australasian context.
News • 09 May 2017
Cancer fellowship for UON researcher
Dr Nikola Bowden will research ovarian cancer thanks to a new 10 year fellowship.
News • 09 May 2017
UON researcher a global leader in health and ageing
The University of Newcastle’s Professor Julie Byles has been appointed as Global Innovation Chair in Responsive Transitions in Health and Ageing.
News • 09 May 2017
UON Linguistics researchers awarded prestigious scholarships
Three University of Newcastle Linguistics researchers have been awarded prestigious scholarships from the Australian Linguistics Society.
News • 09 May 2017
Centre for 21st Century Humanities leads funding bid to develop ground breaking software platform
C21CH is Humanities is leading a bid for funding to build a powerful software platform called the ‘Time-Layered Cultural Map of Australia’.
News • 08 May 2017
Creating liveable cities for older Australians
A team of researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) has been awarded a Liveable Communities Grant to identify how to best meet the housing needs
News • 05 May 2017
Drug provides new awakening for fatigued stroke survivors
An anti-fatigue therapy has yielded a significant reduction in chronic tiredness for stroke survivors involved in a 15-month clinical trial at the HMRI
News • 04 May 2017
Two-year project culminates in the creation of vital language resources for Vanuatu communities
Post doctoral Research Fellow Michael Franjieh, has just finished a two-year project examining one of the most endangered and undocumented languages in Vanuatu.
News • 26 Apr 2017
UON researcher to reflect on 1967 referendum
Professor John Maynard will sit on a panel at the National Museum of Australia, as part of the new exhibition ‘A Change is Gonna Come’, to reflect on the 1967 r
News • 26 Apr 2017
Peace of mind on the Coast for those who need it most
A new psychology clinic at the University of Newcastle’s (UON) Ourimbah Campus has opened its doors to the community
News • 21 Apr 2017
Indigenous leaders in the HDR space
The University of Newcastle has an outstanding track record in Indigenous education with a strong history in undergraduate completion rates.
News • 19 Apr 2017
Students to celebrate degree achievement
UON's proud history of education and research excellence is celebrated as more than 5,400 students mark a significant achievement in their lives – graduation.
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.