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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
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.
In person
Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place
A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.
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.
In person
On Every Corner
Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.
Event
Looking Ahead Asia-Pacific Lecture with Peter Varghese AO
Join Peter Varghese AO for a thought-provoking exploration of the forces shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific. Drawing on decades of experience in diplomacy and international affairs, Peter will examine the geopolitical, economic and strategic trends influencing our region and
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.
Event
NSW FLIP Showcase
From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.
In person
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.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.