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News • 18 Jul 2017
Humanities workshop kicks off design start-up
A Humanities Startup Workshop has assisted in the creation of a design service and research studio within the School of Creative Industries.
News • 13 Jul 2017
Stomaching the change to our understanding of IBS
Researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) are reframing the global understanding and treatment pathways for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
News • 05 Jul 2017
Mapping the massacres of Australia’s colonial frontier
UON researchers have created an online digital map documenting more than 150 Aboriginal massacres that occurred during the spread of pastoral settlement.
News • 04 Jul 2017
Magic in Melbourne
University of Newcastle researcher, Professor Marguerite Johnson has been invited to give a public lecture in Melbourne.
News • 29 Jun 2017
New app-roach to carbs for pregnant women
A University of Newcastle nutrition study is aiming to help pregnant women beat confusion related to how much carbohydrate they should eat.
News • 28 Jun 2017
Historian awarded for scholarly work on Armenian Genocide
Historian Hans Lukas Kieser awarded President of Armenia Prize for scholarly work on the Armenian Genocide
News • 22 Jun 2017
Rural Land Use and Community Research Network
the Rural Land Use and Community Research Network has been strengthened by Faculty funding.
News • 22 Jun 2017
Volunteers wanted to try a new treatment for asthma
The Prevenar study is testing whether Pneumonia vaccine can reduce airway inflammation and improve daily asthma symptoms.
News • 16 Jun 2017
Horse riding and rhythm-and-music helping stroke recovery
Stroke survivors’ perception of recovery, gait, balance, grip strength and cognition can improve, Professor Michael Nilsson explains.
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.
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.