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News • 19 Apr 2017

Indigenous quintuplet delivers on doctor dream

As one of Australia’s only set of Indigenous quintuplets, Dr Erika Chapman-Burgess will have a unique cheer squad when she graduates with a Bachelor of Medicine

News • 13 Apr 2017

Smoking rates among Indigenous and non-Indigenous women

Researchers have revealed disadvantaged status drives higher smoking among Indigenous pregnant women in Australia, New Zealand, the USA & Canada

News • 13 Apr 2017

Humanities Startup to Create Ethical Certification Process for Indonesian Tourism

A workshop run by the Centre for 21st Century Humanities has sparked the idea for an ethical consultancy business.

News • 12 Apr 2017

International Visiting Fellowship Scheme now open

Global engagement is a key theme of the NeW Futures Strategic Plan. The International Research Visiting Fellowship scheme, offered by …

News • 11 Apr 2017

UON engineers a solution to mining waste

UON has attracted $1 million in funding to test a new technology that will boost efficiency across the minerals processing industry.

News • 10 Apr 2017

UON innovators to accelerate research

Four teams of innovative researchers at the University of Newcastle will be taking their research to the next level with the CSIRO On-Prime accelerator program.

News • 10 Apr 2017

Innovative Cystic Fibrosis research to be explored

Dr Jay Horvat will work with Professors Phil Hansbro and Peter Walk on a new investigation exploring the role of iron in Cystic Fibrosis

News • 06 Apr 2017

A Spanish collaboration leads to App development

Dr Andrea Coda, from the Faculty of Health and Medicine has collaborated on designing a new App that evaluates pain progression in children and adults.

News • 06 Apr 2017

UON researcher presents at University of California

Professor Victoria Haskins recently presented recent research at the University of California.

News • 05 Apr 2017

New network creates cross-disciplinary fusion of gender, generation and culture

Gender, Generation and Culture Network is designed to link scholars actively engaged with issues of gender, generation, and culture across the university.

News • 04 Apr 2017

UON researchers represent at Newcastle Writers Festival

UON researchers are playing a central role in this year's Newcastle Writers Festival

News • 03 Apr 2017

Box jellyfish stings warrant an icy reception

A new study at the University of Newcastle has tested the effectiveness of hot water treatment for pain relief of box jellyfish.

Events

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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

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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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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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