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News • 25 Jul 2016

Energy bar test cuts to the chase with taste and nutrition

energy bar test cuts to the chase with taste and nutrition

News • 21 Jul 2016

Winter School inspires the next generation of scientific researchers

Current University of Newcastle students had exclusive access to leading researchers and advanced equipment at the annual Winter School

News • 20 Jul 2016

Leading author joins UON as a Conjoint Professor

Award-winning author Kathryn Heyman has been appointed as a Conjoint Professor in the School of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Newcastle.

News • 18 Jul 2016

UON reaches milestone in Indigenous education

uon reaches milestone in indigenous education

News • 15 Jul 2016

Million dollar investment for regional incubator spaces

UON has received $1 million in state funding to support the development of an Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) across the Hunter region.

News • 12 Jul 2016

Tech tools tapping into young adults’ diet quality

tech tools tapping into young adults diet quality. The study will test personalised nutrition interventions on improving eating habits and diet quality.

News • 07 Jul 2016

Research Directions 2016

This issue of Research Directions has a focus on researchers in the early and mid-stages of their careers.

News • 04 Jul 2016

High honour for Professor Naidu

University of Newcastle Professor Ravi Naidu has received a prestigious Doctor of Science

News • 24 Jun 2016

Literacy Apps Earn Nomination for Top Award

Literacy apps earn nomination for top award in the Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIAs).

News • 23 Jun 2016

Protein implicated as key and common cause in respiratory illness

Hunter researchers have discovered a protein that induces both stiffening and inflammation in the airways of the lung, causing severe and chronic respiratory il

News • 17 Jun 2016

$330 000 Coal Industry Scholarship success

A new three-year scholarship to better predict metallurgical coke quality from coal properties has been secured by a chemical engineer.

News • 16 Jun 2016

ECR Grant Applications Open

Applications to the CEEHE Early Career Researcher Development Fund are now open.

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