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News • 11 Oct 2016
UON furthers its support for mental health reform in Ghana
Associate Professor Chris Kewley is travelling to Ghana, West Africa for the country's third Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference.
News • 10 Oct 2016
Dr Gillian Gould: 2016 Alan Chancellor Award winner
UON researcher Dr Gillian Gould was awarded for her substantial body of research into smoking cessation with the GP’s highest award.
News • 10 Oct 2016
Laureate Professor Rob Sanson-Fisher new AAHMS fellow
Laureat Professor Rob Sanson-Fisher has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
News • 06 Oct 2016
2016 Glove Box Guide to Mental Health Launched in Orange
The Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH), in partnership with The Land newspaper and the Rural Adversity Mental …
News • 05 Oct 2016
Lifetime achievement award for Laureate Professor Jameson
Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson was recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC).
News • 30 Sep 2016
UON researcher NSW Young Tall Poppy of the year
Dr Tracy Burrows has been honoured for her research and science communication skills.
News • 29 Sep 2016
Triple treat for UON: Young Tall Poppies
Congratulations to UON's, Dr Tracy Burrows, Dr Adam Collison and Dr Susan Hua.
News • 28 Sep 2016
Disease fighting superfood
University of Newcastle (UON) scientist, Dr Vincent Candrawinata has developed the most potent dietary antioxidant available anywhere in the world
News • 26 Sep 2016
Major breakthrough for Hunter innovation
A $9.8 million commitment from the NSW Government will support the Hunter Innovation Project.
News • 26 Sep 2016
UON joins elite circle in world innovation
The University of Newcastle has been inducted into the prestigious Leaders Circle of the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centres (GCEC).
News • 26 Sep 2016
Postgraduate research excellence honoured at FEBE
Up to sixteen prizes for postgraduate research excellence will be awarded to research higher degree students in the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
News • 26 Sep 2016
UON doctoral candidate Scientista's newest blogger
UON Doctoral Candidate Amanda Clarke is Scientista’s newest blogger: spreading the news of popular science across the globe via the web.
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'.
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.