News and Events

News

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

News • 05 Jan 2017

Local support for global research

Twenty UON Global Scholarships will support students through four-year’s tuition fees, a 3.5 years living allowance, an establishment allowance

News • 05 Jan 2017

UON engineer recognised for global impact on humanity

Brett Ninness IEEE Fellow

News • 21 Dec 2016

Industry collaboration at the fore of $44 million to aid UON researchers

Industry collaboration at the fore of $44 million to aid UON researchers

News • 20 Dec 2016

2016: a year in research innovation

The University of Newcastle celebrates research success in 2016. We’d like to highlight just some of our successes.

News • 19 Dec 2016

New UN partnership for UON

The University of Newcastle (UON) has been welcomed as an institutional partner of UN-Habitat

News • 16 Dec 2016

How cardio risk impacts cognitive ageing

Researchers at UON have discovered that brain ageing is impacted by heart health.

News • 15 Dec 2016

Prestigious pharmacology fellowship awarded

Professor Geoff Isbister, is one of 44 international researchers awarded a Fellowship to the British Pharmacological Society.

News • 15 Dec 2016

Engineering a better solution for industry

Dr Galina Mirzaeva has been awarded over $158 000 by ACARP for an exciting industry collaboration.

News • 15 Dec 2016

Research leader recognised with renewal of Laureate title

Professor Graeme Jameson AO, ARC Discovery Outstanding Research Award Fellow in the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, has been …

News • 14 Dec 2016

Important Quit-Smoking Research funded

Associate Professor Gillian Gould has been awarded a $100 000 through the Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme.

Events

In person

2026 HDR Student Festival

Higher Degree by Research students are making breakthrough discoveries and solving the world’s most formidable problems. The HDR Student Festival will feature a range of conference-style activities, as well as University-wide events to showcase the excellence and innovation of our

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When Monday 3 August 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Location  Callaghan, City Campus and Central Coast

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Three Minute Thesis Finals

The 3MT competition final is always a highlight of the HDR calendar. We are delighted that this year our finalists will again be presenting their research in front of a live audience. Come along and be dazzled by the creative

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When Thursday 6 August 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  Bar on the Hill

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Event

Looking Ahead Lecture with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith

Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the

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When Monday 17 August 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  The Conservatorium

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In person

From Research to Region | National Science Week

This National Science week, see how STEM research is driving local impact on the Central Coast. Our special edition of the From Research to Region seminar series highlights how University of Newcastle research spanning construction, food science and environmental conservation

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When Thursday 20 August 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  Gosford Central

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Event

STEM Messages Matter | National Science Week

Clarity and cut-through in science communication We work in a crowded and fast-moving information landscape. In this environment, STEM communicators are increasingly challenged to ensure their messages are heard, understood, and trusted. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the

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When Friday 21 August 2026
10:00am - 11:30am