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News • 24 Aug 2016

UON Researcher awarded National Library of Australia Fellowship

Dr Gillian Arrighi has been awarded a prestigious 2017 National Library of Australia Fellowship.

News • 24 Aug 2016

FEDUA's Centre for Social Research and Regional Futures wins tender

A research team led by FEDUA’s Centre for Social Research and Regional Futures successfully tendered for a position on a Govt panel for research services.

News • 22 Aug 2016

Chancellor's Award for Innovation | $10K on Offer

Support for proof of concept and the commercialisation of innovative ideas is the driving force behind an exciting new initiative at the UON

News • 22 Aug 2016

UON welcomes Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education and Research

uon welcomes pro vice chancellor indigenous education and research

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.

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

In person

Communicating your Unique Edge - A HunterWiSE Network Event

Join us for this practical, interactive workshop designed to help you define your unique edge - and communicate it with confidence at work.

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When Thursday 21 May 2026
8:00am - 9:30am
Location  Q Building, Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle

In person

Founders Unfiltered

Not every entrepreneurial moment makes it to the highlight reel.

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When Thursday 28 May 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle