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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.
News • 19 Apr 2017
Indigenous quintuplet delivers on doctor dream
As one of Australia’s only set of Indigenous quintuplets, Dr Erika Chapman-Burgess will have a unique cheer squad when she graduates with a Bachelor of Medicine
News • 13 Apr 2017
Smoking rates among Indigenous and non-Indigenous women
Researchers have revealed disadvantaged status drives higher smoking among Indigenous pregnant women in Australia, New Zealand, the USA & Canada
News • 13 Apr 2017
Humanities Startup to Create Ethical Certification Process for Indonesian Tourism
A workshop run by the Centre for 21st Century Humanities has sparked the idea for an ethical consultancy business.
News • 12 Apr 2017
International Visiting Fellowship Scheme now open
Global engagement is a key theme of the NeW Futures Strategic Plan. The International Research Visiting Fellowship scheme, offered by …
News • 11 Apr 2017
UON engineers a solution to mining waste
UON has attracted $1 million in funding to test a new technology that will boost efficiency across the minerals processing industry.
Events
Webinar
New oral history resources and training
For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.
In person
Communicating your Unique Edge - A HunterWiSE Network Event
Join us for this practical, interactive workshop designed to help you define your unique edge - and communicate it with confidence at work.
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