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News • 09 Dec 2016
Cancer treatment for animals on the research fast-track
A team of UON researchers is one step closer to having their research innovation delivered through a national acceleration program.
News • 06 Dec 2016
2016 Vice-Chancellor's award winners announced
On Monday 5 December, the 2016 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence celebrated the exceptional achievements of colleagues over the past year.
News • 05 Dec 2016
UON Heart Foundation 2017 Research Funding
University of Newcastle researchers awarded highly competitive Heart Foundation grants.
News • 05 Dec 2016
2017 NHMRC Project Grants funding success
UON researchers have been awarded funding for an array of projects including stroke, asthma, mental health and cancer treatment.
News • 02 Dec 2016
Participants wanted for dementia study
What impact does cognitive impairment due to dementia have on the ability to understand non-verbal communication?
News • 01 Dec 2016
Accolades for UON Education at AARE conference
UON’s School of Education has been honoured for its outstanding work with numerous accolades at the Australian Association for Research …
News • 01 Dec 2016
UON hosts 2016 Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society Conference
Associate Professor Frini Karayanidis (pictured below with ‘Best Oral Presentation’ winner, PhD (Psychology) candidate, Patrick Cooper, and ‘Best Fast Talk’ …
News • 28 Nov 2016
Batterham Medal awarded to UON engineering innovator
Dr Andrew Fleming has been awarded the 2016 Batterham Medal by the Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE)
News • 25 Nov 2016
UON researcher a Tomorrow Maker
UON researcher Dr Emma Beckett has been awarded a grant in the AMP Tomorrow Fund round.
News • 22 Nov 2016
Excellence in Innovation awarded
UON researchers translate research into practical solutions for industry and community.
News • 22 Nov 2016
Monash Scholar is Cambridge bound
UON Alumna Catherine Richards has been awarded a prestigious Monash scholarship to Cambridge University in the UK.
News • 22 Nov 2016
Engineering graduate secures John Monash scholarship
Engineering graduate, Catherine Richards, received a prestigious John Monash Scholarship valued at $200,000 to carry out postgraduate study at Cambridge
Events
Exhibition
Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
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
In person
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
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
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
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
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.