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News • 22 Apr 2016

Physical activity study for schools scores $1.3m funding boost

Professor David Lubans awarded a $1.3m NHMRC partnership grant entitled Evidence-Based Physical Activity in Primary Schools

News • 21 Apr 2016

2016 Australian Feminist Studies Mentoring Programme

Applications are now open for the 2016 Australian Feminist Studies mentoring program for new academic writers.

News • 21 Apr 2016

Leading UON Endocrinologist honoured with Laureate Professor

The University of Newcastle (UON) has appointed leading endocrinologist Professor Roger Smith AM as its next Laureate Professor

News • 21 Apr 2016

UON obesity prevention program to be rolled out internationally

The University of Newcastle’s (UON) multi award winning Healthy Dads Healthy Kids program led by Professor Philip Morgan will be adapted for UK

News • 21 Apr 2016

Hunter Cancer Research Alliance Seeking Expressions of Interest for a Consumer Advisory Panel

The HCRA is seeking Expressions of Interest from the local community to work with researchers on a consumer engagement level.

News • 07 Apr 2016

Professor Billie Bonevski awarded prestigious TSANZ award

The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) has awarded Professor Billie Bonevski with the prestigious TSANZ President’s Award.

News • 06 Apr 2016

UON awarded Lung Cancer Fellowship

Professor Phil Hansbro, school of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, has been awarded a Co-funded Fellowship in Lung Cancer Research.

News • 23 Mar 2016

Stroke risk link to mental and physical fitness in teens

Using comprehensive health data from men aged 18, two international studies have highlighted a strong causal link between long-term stroke risk.

News • 18 Mar 2016

The History of Violence, from Prehistory to the Present

the history of violence from prehistory to the present

News • 17 Mar 2016

HEYMAN, it’s a tailored lifestyle study for young men

They asked for it, they informed the program design, and a group of men aged 18-25 are about to receive a University of Newcastle (UON) intervention firmly

News • 16 Mar 2016

Brain cancer studies to become a reality after show support

Brain cancer researchers in Newcastle say that a six-figure funding windfall resulting from Paul Harragon’s appearance on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here wil

News • 15 Mar 2016

Closing the gap on Indigenous STEM education

A crowdfunding initiative will raise funds for an Indigenous science scholar.

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