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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.

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When Tuesday 17 March 2026
2:20pm - 2:20pm
Location  Online

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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When Thursday 21 May 2026
8:00am - 9:30am
Location  Q Building, Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle

In person

Founders Unfiltered

Not every entrepreneurial moment makes it to the highlight reel.

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When Thursday 28 May 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle