News and Events

News

News • 26 May 2017

A new world in sight: virtual reality to advance human health

Virtual reality set to advance human health through innovative midwifery project at UON.

News • 25 May 2017

Postdoc uncovering the hidden meanings in religious texts

Postdoctoral researcher Ahmad Alqurneh has commenced work withe Centre for Literary and Linguistic Computingon a project related to translations.

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.

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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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

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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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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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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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