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News • 06 Oct 2016
2016 Glove Box Guide to Mental Health Launched in Orange
The Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH), in partnership with The Land newspaper and the Rural Adversity Mental …
News • 05 Oct 2016
Lifetime achievement award for Laureate Professor Jameson
Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson was recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC).
News • 30 Sep 2016
UON researcher NSW Young Tall Poppy of the year
Dr Tracy Burrows has been honoured for her research and science communication skills.
News • 29 Sep 2016
Triple treat for UON: Young Tall Poppies
Congratulations to UON's, Dr Tracy Burrows, Dr Adam Collison and Dr Susan Hua.
News • 28 Sep 2016
Disease fighting superfood
University of Newcastle (UON) scientist, Dr Vincent Candrawinata has developed the most potent dietary antioxidant available anywhere in the world
News • 26 Sep 2016
Major breakthrough for Hunter innovation
A $9.8 million commitment from the NSW Government will support the Hunter Innovation Project.
News • 26 Sep 2016
UON joins elite circle in world innovation
The University of Newcastle has been inducted into the prestigious Leaders Circle of the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centres (GCEC).
News • 26 Sep 2016
Postgraduate research excellence honoured at FEBE
Up to sixteen prizes for postgraduate research excellence will be awarded to research higher degree students in the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
News • 26 Sep 2016
UON doctoral candidate Scientista's newest blogger
UON Doctoral Candidate Amanda Clarke is Scientista’s newest blogger: spreading the news of popular science across the globe via the web.
News • 23 Sep 2016
National Research Administrator Day at UON
Teams of research administrators working across Research and Innovation at the University of Newcastle were honoured for their hard-work and enthusiasm at a mor
News • 23 Sep 2016
Margaret Olley Postgraduate Scholarship Winner
The winner of the 2016 scholarship is Penny Dunstan, a Fine Arts PhD student whose interest is in the recovery of ecosystems throughout the rehabilitation of mi
News • 22 Sep 2016
NIER engineering project awarded for excellence
The Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) received accolades at the Engineers Australia Excellence Awards on Friday September 16.
Events
Event
2026 Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry
The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce that applications for the Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry for 2026 is now open.
In person
Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place
A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.
In person
Orange to Blue Skies Film Screening
Join us for a screening followed by a Q&A and conversation with a panel of young people from the Hunter Valley.
In person
On Every Corner
Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.
Event
Looking Ahead Asia-Pacific Lecture with Peter Varghese AO
Join Peter Varghese AO for a thought-provoking exploration of the forces shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific. Drawing on decades of experience in diplomacy and international affairs, Peter will examine the geopolitical, economic and strategic trends influencing our region and
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.
Event
NSW FLIP Showcase
From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.
In person
The Merv and Janet Copley Symposium
Showcasing some of the vital research that has resulted from the bequest and archival collection from across the University of Newcastle.
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.