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News • 25 May 2017
Study using new tools to unlock secrets of immune cells in cancer
An in-depth atlas of the tumour microenvironment has been mapped by an international cancer team involving Hunter researcher Dr Craig Gedye
News • 24 May 2017
UON researchers feature strongly as Alumni Awards finalists
The University of Newcastle (UON) Alumni Awards Finalists have been announced, and we’re thrilled to note a strong range of UON researchers in the field.
News • 23 May 2017
Autism project to help connect families
HMRI/University of Newcastle autism researcher Assoc Professor Alison Lane will aim to customise the ALERT autism intervention to find those children and fa
News • 23 May 2017
$6.3 million boost turns up heat on cold virus remedy
A drug compound being developed in Australia to combat the common cold virus and associated airway infections will be fast-tracked towards clinical trialing aft
News • 23 May 2017
Quit smoking study recruiting participants in regional and remote areas
A new quit smoking study is recruiting participants in regional and remote areas of New South Wales, Australia
News • 22 May 2017
National award honours lifetime commitment to furthering plant science
UON's Emeritus Professor John Patrick has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.
News • 17 May 2017
Trial looking to spice up the brain benefits of fish oil
A nutritional study at UON will test for the first time whether the spice curcumin, taken in combination with fish oil, can boost blood flow in the brain.
News • 17 May 2017
Early modern literature collaborations set to flow
A leading academic in the field of early modern studies, Professor Paul Salzman will take up a position in the discipline of English and Writing at UON.
News • 16 May 2017
Ensuring Australian women are the innovators of the future
Successful female visionaries from UON will share their experience navigating a career in innovation at the 2017 Women in Innovation event next week
News • 15 May 2017
The clever electronic inks rewriting our energy future
Australia’s position as a global leader in printed solar has surged, following the unveiling of its first printed solar demonstration site at UON.
News • 10 May 2017
Symposium to examine psychiatry, trauma and history in a global age: the view from Australasia
A symposium on Friday May 19 will bring together clinicians and historians to discuss what is unique to accounts of trauma in an Australasian context.
News • 09 May 2017
Cancer fellowship for UON researcher
Dr Nikola Bowden will research ovarian cancer thanks to a new 10 year fellowship.
Events
Event
Value Proposition Workshop: Know Exactly Who Your Idea Is For
A practical two hour workshop on the Value Proposition Canvas.
Event
I&E Academy: FinTech: AI, Tokenisation & the Future of Digital Currency Symposium
Join the I&E Academy for the latest Impact by Design Symposium, exploring how AI, blockchain and tokenisation are reshaping digital finance. This symposium brings industry and research perspectives together through Design Science Research.
In person
AI for Health Innovators: Practical Tools, Real Limits
A hands on two hour workshop on using AI in your innovation work, and knowing where it stops being safe to.
In person
What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking
Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.
Event
Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures
In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.
In person
GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals
Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.
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.
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.