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University of Newcastle and HMRI researcher Professor Matt Dun officially received the Australian Society for Medical Research Medal today. He also addressed the National Press Club in Canberra, sharing his deeply personal motivation for expanding his research from paediatric leukaemia to childhood brain cancer.

Creators of a pioneering therapy that improves blood flow to the brain in ischaemic stroke patients, potentially improving their recovery, have won an inaugural biotech pitch event.

Newcastle Permanent and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) have announced a new partnership, powered by a two-million-dollar donation to advance the impact of medical research, nurture local talent, and drive breakthroughs to create the healthiest people on the planet.

The University of Newcastle will lead a national research program aiming to transform Australia’s health prevention system and reduce the chronic disease burden.

The late Professor Daphne Keats was a distinguished staff member of the University of Newcastle who spearheaded the study of cross-cultural psychology in Australia. Her trailblazing efforts continue through a generous bequest to establish the Daphne Keats Chair in Cross-Cultural Psychology.

Professor Susan Ledger, Dean of Education and Head of School, and the dedicated School of Education staff at the University of Newcastle, are extremely proud to be celebrating 75 years of leading innovative teacher education programs for schools within the region.

Generous funding from The McCusker Charitable Foundation is helping University of Newcastle researchers use artificial intelligence (AI) to fast-track treatment innovations for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

The University of Newcastle is proudly continuing its commitment to engagement in the Pacific region, with representatives signing an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) in Samoa this week.

In February 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) published, for the first time, the gender pay gaps of almost 5,000 employers. At a recent event, members of the HunterWiSE Network explored the factors that contribute to the gender pay gap, and actions that are being taken to close the divide.

The Net Zero Grand Challenge is calling for innovators from Newcastle, the Hunter, and beyond to get involved and submit applications for their big ideas that will empower organisations to be accountable for their environmental performance.

Almost 350,000 tonnes of dry biosolids, or treated sludge from wastewater, are generated annually in Australia. This is a significant potential new nutrient source for the agriculture industry. However, heavy metals and emerging contaminants, particularly PFAS, found in biosolids is putting a considerable constraint on its use.