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News • 14 Nov 2016
Veterans mental health program receives grant
University of Newcastle (UON) researchers from the Centre for Resources Health and Safety (CRHS) have been successful in receiving a …
News • 11 Nov 2016
Public health pioneer honoured on $3.6m HMRI Awards night
Professor John Wiggers, A/Prof Jodie Simpson and Dr Andrew Bivard awarded for their research excellence.
News • 11 Nov 2016
A shift in perspective: Australia found to tilt and gyrate with the weather
World-first discovery shows Australia tilts and shifts in response to Europe's weather.
News • 09 Nov 2016
Cracks exist in Australia’s drought management
UON's Dr Anthony Kiem has brought to light the unique danger of drought in Australia if we rely solely on the patterns observed in the instrumental record.
News • 04 Nov 2016
Unlikely urban frog discovery surprises scientists
A UON biologist has made the incredible discovery of a new frog species nearby Newcastle Airport, Australia.
News • 04 Nov 2016
Culinary Creations Showcased at 2016 New Food Product Development Expo
culinary creations showcased at 2016 new food product development expo
News • 03 Nov 2016
Gender Equity PhD Opportunity
UON is part of the Athena SWAN charter and is offering a full-scholarship to advance gender equity.
News • 01 Nov 2016
Australian Research Council Funding Success
15 UON projects have been awarded over $5.7 million in ARC funding for Discovery Projects, Future Fellowships and Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards.
News • 01 Nov 2016
UON attracts over $5.7 million in ARC funding to support future research
Including a prestigious ARC Future Fellowship for $930,000 awarded to Associate Professor Sarah Wright.
News • 28 Oct 2016
Virtual reality to help assess neck pain
UON researchers will tap into virtual reality technology to better understand neck pain and are calling for participants in a new study.
News • 28 Oct 2016
Heart Health Study recruiting people with Type 2 Diabetes
UON researchers are looking for study participants with type 2 diabetes to take part in a currcumin and/or omega-3 fats trial
News • 28 Oct 2016
Collaborative space Three76 throws open its doors to innovation
A brand new innovation space run by UON will officially open its doors to welcome its first clients this week, marking an exciting step for the Hunter.
Events
Webinar
New oral history resources and training
For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.
Event
Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Information Session
Are you up for the Challenge? Help minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency!
In person
Works in Practice
A new research collective at the University of Newcastle that aims to foster a supportive and collaborative community of practice.
In person
Student to Startup
Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.
In person
Launch: Quiet Protest: A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War sparked the largest public demonstrations Australia had ever seen. You're invited to the launch of Quiet Protest - A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War.
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