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News • 22 Mar 2017

Walking through the history of Newcastle's Women

University of Newcastle researchers have uncovered fascinating historical stories highlighting how key female personalities have shaped Newcastle’s history.

News • 21 Mar 2017

Newcastle welcomes global leader in innovation and engagement

Dr Sarah Pearson joins UON as inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry Engagement and Innovation.

News • 20 Mar 2017

Five-pronged approach to diabetes and heart disease

Nutrition researchers at the University of Newcastle have five new clinical trials under recruitment, aiming to combat type 2 diabetes and heart disease

News • 17 Mar 2017

Foot Pressure Study

Researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) Podiatry Department are looking for volunteers to take part in a clinical trial.

News • 16 Mar 2017

Cross-faculty collaboration builds stronger communities

Teams of researchers across Construction Management and Social Work at UON have come together to team up for interdisciplinary research that’s making an impact

News • 14 Mar 2017

Can a good night’s sleep be secret to diabetes prevention?

A new project from UON and HMRI is hoping to unlock whether sleep is the missing link in long-term, healthy weight loss.

News • 13 Mar 2017

UON’s early career researchers awarded

24 UON researchers named as recipients of Research Advantage Early Career Researcher Scholarships

News • 10 Mar 2017

Leading Shakespeare Scholar wows audience in public lecture

The Centre for 21st Century Humanities had the privilege of hosting Merton Professor Lorna Hutson recently.

News • 09 Mar 2017

A voice for gender equity

Dr Nikola Bowden has been appointed to the NHMRC Women in Health Science working committee

News • 08 Mar 2017

UON subjects ranked in world’s top 100

2017 QS World University Subject Rankings identify University of Newcastle subjects among world’s best

News • 08 Mar 2017

UON to lead new global CRC for High Performance Soils

A UON led Co-Operative Research Centre bid has attracted $39.5m from the Government to establish a ten year global CRC for High Performance soils

News • 02 Mar 2017

Indigenous trailblazer honoured

UON graduate Karlie Noon, the first Indigenous student in NSW to obtain a double degree in science and mathematics has been honoured in Press Club address.

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

Event

Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Information Session

Are you up for the Challenge? Help minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency!

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When Thursday 2 April 2026
Location  Online

In person

Works in Practice

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 Friday 10 April 2026
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location  Room X401, Level 4 NUSpace | Auckland Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300

In person

Student to Startup

Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.

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When Tuesday 14 April 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle

In person

Launch: Quiet Protest: A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War sparked the largest public demonstrations Australia had ever seen. You're invited to the launch of Quiet Protest - A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War.

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When Saturday 9 May 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location  Watt Space Gallery | 20 Auckland Street, Newcastle NSW 2300