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News • 14 Feb 2017

UON author set to publish second novel

Dr Michael Sala has had the publication of his eagerly anticipated second novel, The Restorer, announced.

News • 14 Feb 2017

Plankton species at risk from climate change

Study reveals rising sea temperatures are threatening the basis of the oceanic food chain

News • 13 Feb 2017

UON Fulbright Scholarship Success

Two UON researchers will be awarded prestigious Australian-American Fulbright Scholarships in March.

News • 13 Feb 2017

Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship for UON researcher

Dr Stephanie Gilbert is set to put an international perspective on her research after she was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship

News • 13 Feb 2017

UON researcher awarded Fulbright Professional Scholarship

Associate Professor Peter Stanwell has been awarded a Fulbright Professional Scholarship

News • 06 Feb 2017

UON research boosted by NHMRC

Almost $2 million has been awarded to UON to support four new research projects, as part of the NHMRC’s funding outcomes

News • 06 Feb 2017

UON researchers recognised for community work

Three of UON’s RHD students have received awards for their achievements as part of the Celebrate Being an Australian Australia Day Luncheon

News • 06 Feb 2017

High-flow oxygen boost for bronchiolitis treatment

A study conducted at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital has found that the use of a new oxygen treatment, so-called high-flow oxygen therapy, can support more

News • 01 Feb 2017

Fathers often overlooked in children’s obesity prevention programs

Study finds dads often absent from studies that test best ways to treat obesity in children.

News • 25 Jan 2017

Funding to help athletes rebound from injury

A new study investigating hamstring and adductor muscle strain injuries is set to improve injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies for athletes.

News • 25 Jan 2017

UON to play a leadership role in the Science20 for G20 Summit 2017

Laureate Professor Nick Talley will represent Australia in the planning and writing of an international submission on improving global health.

News • 12 Jan 2017

Help Make Sense of Eating Disorders

Researchers at the University of Newcastle (UON) are investigating how people with history of an eating disorder experience sensory information

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