News and Events

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News • 16 Jun 2016

UN flag to fly above City Hall

A United Nations flag will be raised in Civic Park* today to confirm Newcastle as a ‘United Nations City’ and host of the first United Nations Institute for Tra

News • 16 Jun 2016

Clinical trial to study gender riddle in Omega-3 response

HMRI nutrition researchers at the University of Newcastle (UON) have found evidence that women and men respond differently to omega-3 fats

News • 15 Jun 2016

Queen's birthday honours 2016

UON staff, alumni and researchers honoured in 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours.

News • 15 Jun 2016

National Recognition for Passionate Architecture Educator

UON’s Dean of Architecture, Professor Michael Ostwald, has been awarded the Neville Quarry Medal for services to Architectural Education at …

News • 14 Jun 2016

Croatian Ambassador visits UON Robotics Lab

UON recently hosted delegates from Croatia with a visit to the Newcastle Robotics Laboratory. Dr. Damir Kusen (Ambassador of Republic …

News • 09 Jun 2016

Hunter cancer research projects gain $1.65m funding boost

UON researchers have received almost $1.65 million to support four ground-breaking cancer projects, as part of a $39 million funding package

News • 08 Jun 2016

Professor Jenny Gore to present 2016 Radford Lecture

Professor Jenny Gore receives Radford Lecture invitation at this year's Australian Association for Research in Education Conference in Melbourne.

News • 07 Jun 2016

2016 Hunter Innovation Festival

Held from 10-17 June, the 2016 Hunter Innovation Festival features a great range of events.

News • 06 Jun 2016

Brain cancer clinical trial breakthrough

Researchers have had a breakthrough in brain cancer treatment.

News • 01 Jun 2016

Trial to test electronic cigarettes as smoking cessation aids

Electronic cigarettes containing nicotine will be trialled by University of Newcastle (UON) researchers in a Victorian pilot study aimed at helping drug and alc

News • 30 May 2016

More to do before medicinal cannabis rollout

University of Newcastle's Professor Jennifer Martin outlines need for medical marijuana trials.

News • 17 May 2016

UON students animate another quirky clip

University of Newcastle students have hand-animated a video clip featuring OITNB star Matt McGorry.

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