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News • 09 Jun 2017
Why stress is causing the nation a pain in the gut
UON research has shown a groundbreaking link between stress and functional gastrointestinal disorders.
News • 08 Jun 2017
Five new PhD Scholars for UON
The University of Newcastle is funding five new scholarships in a 50/50 partnership with NSW Health.
News • 07 Jun 2017
Call for papers: Historicising Violence
Calling for contributions to this multidisciplinary conference, convened by the UON Centre for the History of Violence.
News • 07 Jun 2017
New exhibition highlights Connection, Culture and the Unborn
A new exhibition at Tamworth Regional Gallery will highlight the vibrant and inspirational work of the Gomeroi gaaynggal ArtsHealth program.
News • 05 Jun 2017
UON researchers awarded $4.5m in ARC fellowships
World-renowned mathematician Professor George Willis receives a $2.8m ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship.
News • 01 Jun 2017
New Federation to bring together stylometry experts from around the world
UON’s Centre for Literary and Linguistic Computing (CLLC) is behind a move to create a new partnership between stylometry labs from around the world.
News • 31 May 2017
National History Conference Comes to Newcastle
The Australian Historical Association Annual Conference will be held in Newcastle this year and will be convened by Professor Philip Dwyer.
News • 31 May 2017
Slingshot and UON to bring new accelerator to Hunter region
Slingshot in collaboration with UON has been awarded $475,000 under the Australian Government’s $23 million Incubator Support initiative.
News • 31 May 2017
Research to aid conservation of Indigenous culture and promote tourism
In a melding of linguistics and sustainable tourism new avenues have been found for digital technologies to conserve Indigenous culture and promote tourism.
News • 30 May 2017
Heart-felt research improving outcomes for cardiac arrest survivors
Research from the University of Newcastle is drawing on the personal stories of cardiac arrest survivors to improve their quality of life.
News • 26 May 2017
Classics researcher awarded inaugural ABR Gender Fellowship
Associate Professor Marguerite Johnson from the School of Humanities and Social Science has been named as the inaugural Australia Book Review 2017 Gender Fellow
News • 26 May 2017
Rural Neighbours in times of change: a two day symposium
The Rural Land Use and Community Research Network brings together local and international scholars working in the area of rural land use.
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.