News and Events

News

News • 01 Mar 2017

10 minute fast-fitness for students

Students aged 18 - 25 wanted for HIIT trial.

News • 22 Feb 2017

New Research Fellowship dedicated to brain cancer

Nationally-renowned radiation oncologist Dr Mike Fay has been named the inaugural recipient of a HMRI Research Fellowship dedicated to brain cancer.

News • 21 Feb 2017

ECR Higher Degree Research Candidate Scholarships

Applications close on March 3 for Early Career Researchers to apply for Higher Degree Research Scholarships

News • 21 Feb 2017

New approach to child protection needed: report

A parent and family inclusive approach to child protection and foster care is urgently needed in Australia, a report to be launched today will recommend.

News • 17 Feb 2017

2017 Mid-Career Women's Research Development Program

As part of its Gender Equity Action Plan, FEDUA have invited Dr Maria Gardiner from ThinkWell to run a research development program for mid-career women.

News • 17 Feb 2017

Senior smiles shine with spotlight on oral health

$540,000 to advance senior smiles oral health program central coast

News • 17 Feb 2017

UON researchers awarded Cancer Institute NSW Fellowships

Three UON researchers have been awarded prestigious Cancer Institute NSW fellowships to investigate new treatments for cancers with poor survival rates.

News • 16 Feb 2017

UON Represents on new school of entrepreneurship board

World-leading Sydney School of Entrepreneurship announces board

News • 16 Feb 2017

Supplement shows postmenopausal benefits in cognition and pain

Taking a small dose of resveratrol twice daily can boost cognitive performance in postmenopausal women and also alleviate their experience of chronic pain

News • 14 Feb 2017

UON author set to publish second novel

Dr Michael Sala has had the publication of his eagerly anticipated second novel, The Restorer, announced.

News • 14 Feb 2017

Plankton species at risk from climate change

Study reveals rising sea temperatures are threatening the basis of the oceanic food chain

News • 13 Feb 2017

UON Fulbright Scholarship Success

Two UON researchers will be awarded prestigious Australian-American Fulbright Scholarships in March.

Events

Event

I&E Academy: FinTech: AI, Tokenisation & the Future of Digital Currency Symposium

Join the I&E Academy for the latest Impact by Design Symposium, exploring how AI, blockchain and tokenisation are reshaping digital finance. This symposium brings industry and research perspectives together through Design Science Research.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
9:45am - 11:45am
Location  NUSpace

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AI for Health Innovators: Practical Tools, Real Limits

A hands on two hour workshop on using AI in your innovation work, and knowing where it stops being safe to.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm

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In person

What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking

Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Event

Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures

In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

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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 Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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