News and Events

News

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

Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship for UON researcher

Dr Stephanie Gilbert is set to put an international perspective on her research after she was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship

News • 13 Feb 2017

UON researcher awarded Fulbright Professional Scholarship

Associate Professor Peter Stanwell has been awarded a Fulbright Professional Scholarship

News • 13 Feb 2017

UON Fulbright Scholarship Success

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

News • 06 Feb 2017

UON research boosted by NHMRC

Almost $2 million has been awarded to UON to support four new research projects, as part of the NHMRC’s funding outcomes

News • 06 Feb 2017

UON researchers recognised for community work

Three of UON’s RHD students have received awards for their achievements as part of the Celebrate Being an Australian Australia Day Luncheon

News • 06 Feb 2017

High-flow oxygen boost for bronchiolitis treatment

A study conducted at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital has found that the use of a new oxygen treatment, so-called high-flow oxygen therapy, can support more

News • 01 Feb 2017

Fathers often overlooked in children’s obesity prevention programs

Study finds dads often absent from studies that test best ways to treat obesity in children.

News • 25 Jan 2017

Funding to help athletes rebound from injury

A new study investigating hamstring and adductor muscle strain injuries is set to improve injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies for athletes.

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

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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