News and Events

News

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.

News • 09 May 2017

UON researcher a global leader in health and ageing

The University of Newcastle’s Professor Julie Byles has been appointed as Global Innovation Chair in Responsive Transitions in Health and Ageing.

News • 09 May 2017

UON Linguistics researchers awarded prestigious scholarships

Three University of Newcastle Linguistics researchers have been awarded prestigious scholarships from the Australian Linguistics Society.

News • 09 May 2017

Centre for 21st Century Humanities leads funding bid to develop ground breaking software platform

C21CH is Humanities is leading a bid for funding to build a powerful software platform called the ‘Time-Layered Cultural Map of Australia’.

News • 08 May 2017

Creating liveable cities for older Australians

A team of researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) has been awarded a Liveable Communities Grant to identify how to best meet the housing needs

News • 05 May 2017

Drug provides new awakening for fatigued stroke survivors

An anti-fatigue therapy has yielded a significant reduction in chronic tiredness for stroke survivors involved in a 15-month clinical trial at the HMRI

News • 04 May 2017

Two-year project culminates in the creation of vital language resources for Vanuatu communities

Post doctoral Research Fellow Michael Franjieh, has just finished a two-year project examining one of the most endangered and undocumented languages in Vanuatu.

News • 26 Apr 2017

UON researcher to reflect on 1967 referendum

Professor John Maynard will sit on a panel at the National Museum of Australia, as part of the new exhibition ‘A Change is Gonna Come’, to reflect on the 1967 r

News • 26 Apr 2017

Peace of mind on the Coast for those who need it most

A new psychology clinic at the University of Newcastle’s (UON) Ourimbah Campus has opened its doors to the community

News • 21 Apr 2017

Indigenous leaders in the HDR space

The University of Newcastle has an outstanding track record in Indigenous education with a strong history in undergraduate completion rates.

News • 19 Apr 2017

Students to celebrate degree achievement

UON's proud history of education and research excellence is celebrated as more than 5,400 students mark a significant achievement in their lives – graduation.

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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In person

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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