News and Events

News

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.

News • 28 Oct 2016

UON researcher plays leading role in ground-breaking new Shakespeare edition

UON researcher plays leading role in ground-breaking new Shakespeare edition.

News • 27 Oct 2016

UON awarded over $5.6 million in NHMRC funding

UON is delighted to announce the following successful researchers in the latest round of NHMRC funding.

News • 21 Oct 2016

$2.2 million grant for quit-smoking trial helping pregnant Aboriginal mums

Aboriginal mums will benefit from a culturally appropriate quit smoking program.

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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In person

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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