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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.
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.
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.
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.
In person
GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals
Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.
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.
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.