News and Events

News

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.

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When Monday 19 October 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026

In person

Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place

A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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When Monday 16 November 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Tuesday 17 November 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location  University of Newcastle, Upper Hunter Campus | 85 Hill St, Muswellbrook

In person

On Every Corner

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.

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When Friday 20 November 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location  University House | Cnr King and Auckland Street, Newcastle 2300

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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.

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When Monday 30 November 2026
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Location  NUSpace, Watt Space Gallery

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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.

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When Thursday 3 December 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Greenhouse Tech Hub, Sydney

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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.

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When Friday 11 December 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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