News and Events

News

News • 21 Mar 2017

Newcastle welcomes global leader in innovation and engagement

Dr Sarah Pearson joins UON as inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry Engagement and Innovation.

News • 20 Mar 2017

Five-pronged approach to diabetes and heart disease

Nutrition researchers at the University of Newcastle have five new clinical trials under recruitment, aiming to combat type 2 diabetes and heart disease

News • 17 Mar 2017

Foot Pressure Study

Researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) Podiatry Department are looking for volunteers to take part in a clinical trial.

News • 16 Mar 2017

Cross-faculty collaboration builds stronger communities

Teams of researchers across Construction Management and Social Work at UON have come together to team up for interdisciplinary research that’s making an impact

News • 14 Mar 2017

Can a good night’s sleep be secret to diabetes prevention?

A new project from UON and HMRI is hoping to unlock whether sleep is the missing link in long-term, healthy weight loss.

News • 13 Mar 2017

UON’s early career researchers awarded

24 UON researchers named as recipients of Research Advantage Early Career Researcher Scholarships

News • 10 Mar 2017

Leading Shakespeare Scholar wows audience in public lecture

The Centre for 21st Century Humanities had the privilege of hosting Merton Professor Lorna Hutson recently.

News • 09 Mar 2017

A voice for gender equity

Dr Nikola Bowden has been appointed to the NHMRC Women in Health Science working committee

News • 08 Mar 2017

UON subjects ranked in world’s top 100

2017 QS World University Subject Rankings identify University of Newcastle subjects among world’s best

News • 08 Mar 2017

UON to lead new global CRC for High Performance Soils

A UON led Co-Operative Research Centre bid has attracted $39.5m from the Government to establish a ten year global CRC for High Performance soils

News • 02 Mar 2017

Indigenous trailblazer honoured

UON graduate Karlie Noon, the first Indigenous student in NSW to obtain a double degree in science and mathematics has been honoured in Press Club address.

News • 02 Mar 2017

Hunter to test stroke detector

A revolutionary timesaving diagnostic device called the Stroke Finder helmet is being trialled by the Hunter Medical Research Institute for the first time

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

In person

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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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.

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When Thursday 3 December 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Greenhouse Tech Hub, Sydney

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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.

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When Friday 11 December 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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