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News • 02 Mar 2017

Hunter to test stroke detector

A revolutionary timesaving diagnostic device called the Stroke Finder helmet is being trialled by the Hunter Medical Research Institute for the first time

News • 02 Mar 2017

Funding boost for Newcastle cancer researcher

Conjoint Professor Stephen Ackland has received $450,000 to further treatment for rectal cancer

News • 02 Mar 2017

My Year as a Fairy Tale: Bringing Magic and Marie Antoinette to Maitland

Helen Hopcroft will dress as Marie Antoinette in a year long performance project.

News • 01 Mar 2017

10 minute fast-fitness for students

Students aged 18 - 25 wanted for HIIT trial.

News • 22 Feb 2017

New Research Fellowship dedicated to brain cancer

Nationally-renowned radiation oncologist Dr Mike Fay has been named the inaugural recipient of a HMRI Research Fellowship dedicated to brain cancer.

News • 21 Feb 2017

ECR Higher Degree Research Candidate Scholarships

Applications close on March 3 for Early Career Researchers to apply for Higher Degree Research Scholarships

News • 21 Feb 2017

New approach to child protection needed: report

A parent and family inclusive approach to child protection and foster care is urgently needed in Australia, a report to be launched today will recommend.

News • 17 Feb 2017

2017 Mid-Career Women's Research Development Program

As part of its Gender Equity Action Plan, FEDUA have invited Dr Maria Gardiner from ThinkWell to run a research development program for mid-career women.

News • 17 Feb 2017

Senior smiles shine with spotlight on oral health

$540,000 to advance senior smiles oral health program central coast

News • 17 Feb 2017

UON researchers awarded Cancer Institute NSW Fellowships

Three UON researchers have been awarded prestigious Cancer Institute NSW fellowships to investigate new treatments for cancers with poor survival rates.

News • 16 Feb 2017

UON Represents on new school of entrepreneurship board

World-leading Sydney School of Entrepreneurship announces board

News • 16 Feb 2017

Supplement shows postmenopausal benefits in cognition and pain

Taking a small dose of resveratrol twice daily can boost cognitive performance in postmenopausal women and also alleviate their experience of chronic pain

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