News and Events

News

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.

News • 01 Aug 2016

UON creative wins prestigious fellowship

UON Natural History Illustration PhD candidate wins prestigious fellowship.

News • 28 Jul 2016

A Eureka moment for three innovative researchers

Congratulations William Palmer, Dr Jamie Flynn and Antony Martin - creators of the CLARITY light-sheet microscope.

News • 28 Jul 2016

Disease and food availability in created habitats may affect frog reproduction

disease and food availability in created habitats may affect frog reproduction

News • 26 Jul 2016

New Study on the Care for Pregnant Women with an Intellectual Disability: Participants Needed

Participants needed for new study to identify the specific types of care pregnant women with an intellectual disability receive whilst pregnant and after birth.

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.

Events

Event

I&E Academy: FinTech: AI, Tokenisation & the Future of Digital Currency Symposium

Join the I&E Academy for the latest Impact by Design Symposium, exploring how AI, blockchain and tokenisation are reshaping digital finance. This symposium brings industry and research perspectives together through Design Science Research.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
9:45am - 11:45am
Location  NUSpace

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AI for Health Innovators: Practical Tools, Real Limits

A hands on two hour workshop on using AI in your innovation work, and knowing where it stops being safe to.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm

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What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking

Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Event

Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures

In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

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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 Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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