News and Events

News

News • 22 Sep 2016

UON teams to accelerate their research into practice

Three University Of Newcastle teams will successfully test their research and ideas with the CSIRO’s On Prime pre-accelerator program.

News • 19 Sep 2016

Electrical engineering alumnus awarded prestigious scholarship

Olsen Garland will travel to London to study an MBA at London Business School.

News • 16 Sep 2016

Research draws link between infertility and mobile phones

Research draws link between infertility and mobile phones. Highlighting the potential danger of storing a mobile phone near male genitalia

News • 16 Sep 2016

Call for Papers: Australian Historical Association Annual Conference 2017

The AHA is pleased to invite abstracts for panel sessions and individual papers for its annual conference at the University of Newcastle.

News • 09 Sep 2016

Vitamin D shines in review of asthma management

Vitamin D shines in review of asthma management

News • 08 Sep 2016

Business and Law research on display

Staff and HDR students work was celebrated at a showcase at the University of Newcastle.

News • 08 Sep 2016

Dr Amy Maguire finalist in Women in Law Awards

University of Newcastle academic Dr Amy Maguire is a finalist in the academic category.

News • 08 Sep 2016

$4.2 million research centre for sustainable clean energy technologies

A $4.2 million research centre to be based at the University of Newcastle.

News • 07 Sep 2016

Gender equity at conferences

UON's Professor Erica Wanless features in the report of a groundbreaking conference.

News • 07 Sep 2016

UON researchers shine in a glittering field of finalists

University of Newcastle researchers in a strong field of finalists at Alumni Awards.

News • 07 Sep 2016

Down to Business: Energy innovation calls for collaborators

As energy demand increases and finite resources are tested, there is increased need to develop energy technologies that efficiently maximise output from sustain

News • 06 Sep 2016

Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough

A team of UON researchers have identified a game-changing ovarian cancer link.

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.

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When Monday 19 October 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026

In person

Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place

A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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When Monday 16 November 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Tuesday 17 November 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location  University of Newcastle, Upper Hunter Campus | 85 Hill St, Muswellbrook

In person

On Every Corner

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.

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When Friday 20 November 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location  University House | Cnr King and Auckland Street, Newcastle 2300

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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.

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When Monday 30 November 2026
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Location  NUSpace, Watt Space Gallery

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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.

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When Thursday 3 December 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Greenhouse Tech Hub, Sydney

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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.

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When Friday 11 December 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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