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News • 12 Aug 2016

International accolade for speech pathology researcher

Leading speech pathology researcher Associate Professor Bronwyn Hemsley has been internationally recognised for her contribution to speech pathology

News • 11 Aug 2016

Mental health journey a sensory experience

Bliss Cavanagh is a PhD Candidate in the School of Health Sciences who’s just been selected as a Young Social Pioneer by the Foundation of Young Australians.

News • 10 Aug 2016

Buffy and Contemporary Feminism - New book Making News

Dr Patricia Pender's new book I'm Buffy and You're History: Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Contemporary Feminism is in the news.

News • 10 Aug 2016

Newcastle Business School receives international recognition

Newcastle Business School receives international recognition

News • 09 Aug 2016

PHD SCHOLARSHIP – SMS4dads mobile phone information and support for new fathers

Scholarship available research SMS4Dads

News • 08 Aug 2016

Hunter Innovation Precinct

A partnership between Muswellbrook Shire Council and the University of Newcastle has enabled the establishment of a tertiary education and research precinct.

News • 04 Aug 2016

UON academics present vision for NSW

Some of the state’s 'best and brightest' young academics have presented ideas for the future of NSW to His Excellency …

News • 02 Aug 2016

ABC NEWS: World-first study looking at sedentary lifestyles of stroke patients

Associate Professor Dr Coralie English is investigating the lifestyles of stroke survivors.

News • 01 Aug 2016

UON creative wins prestigious fellowship

UON Natural History Illustration PhD candidate wins prestigious fellowship.

News • 28 Jul 2016

A Eureka moment for three innovative researchers

Congratulations William Palmer, Dr Jamie Flynn and Antony Martin - creators of the CLARITY light-sheet microscope.

News • 28 Jul 2016

Disease and food availability in created habitats may affect frog reproduction

disease and food availability in created habitats may affect frog reproduction

News • 26 Jul 2016

New Study on the Care for Pregnant Women with an Intellectual Disability: Participants Needed

Participants needed for new study to identify the specific types of care pregnant women with an intellectual disability receive whilst pregnant and after birth.

Events

Webinar

New oral history resources and training

For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.

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When Tuesday 17 March 2026
2:20pm - 2:20pm
Location  Online

Event

Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Information Session

Are you up for the Challenge? Help minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency!

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When Thursday 2 April 2026
Location  Online

In person

Works in Practice

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 10 April 2026
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location  Room X401, Level 4 NUSpace | Auckland Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300

In person

Student to Startup

Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.

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When Tuesday 14 April 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle

In person

Launch: Quiet Protest: A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War sparked the largest public demonstrations Australia had ever seen. You're invited to the launch of Quiet Protest - A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War.

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When Saturday 9 May 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location  Watt Space Gallery | 20 Auckland Street, Newcastle NSW 2300