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Our world-class research drives solutions for global health issues. Our teaching provides the scientific foundation that underpins medical research, laboratory science, pharmacy and the health professions.

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Researcher honoured for leadership in cancer proteomics

Researcher honoured for leadership in cancer proteomics

Dr Heather Murray has been recognised in Cure Cancer’s prestigious 2025 Researcher of the Year awards, securing third place nationally.

New research funding for the fight against cancer

New research funding for the fight against cancer

Two Cancer Council NSW grants will support University of Newcastle research that aims to increase cancer survival and improve quality of life.

Brain cancer researchers strive for a breakthrough

Brain cancer researchers strive for a breakthrough

The University of Newcastle team dedicated to developing breakthrough treatments for the most lethal form of childhood cancer, Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG), is forging ahead with its mission to give hope to Australian children and their families in desperate need of treatment.

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Three Tour de Cure Grants awarded

Three Tour de Cure Grants awarded

We’re delighted to announce that three researchers in the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research have been awarded funding in the 2024/2025 Tour de Cure grant round.

AI driving breakthroughs in inflammatory bowel disease

AI driving breakthroughs in inflammatory bowel disease

Generous funding from The McCusker Charitable Foundation is helping University of Newcastle researchers use artificial intelligence (AI) to fast-track treatment innovations for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

University Council increases its student representation

University Council increases its student representation

At its meeting on 30 August 2024, the University Council passed a special resolution approving an increase in the number of its elected student members. From 1 January 2025, student representation on the Council will include an undergraduate and a postgraduate student position providing for a greater diversity of student perspectives.

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