and Public Health
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News
News • 3 Apr 2024
Popular holistic health approach delivers limited benefits
A new study has revealed a popular, holistic approach to managing an individual’s relationship with food and dieting has one clear benefit – reducing hunger. The Health at Every Size (HAES®) practice concentrates on intuitive eating behaviours, without focusing on changes in body weight or size.
News • 12 Dec 2023
Yapug opens the way for a young doctor in the making
A proud Wiradjuri man from Singleton on Wonnarua Country, Scott left school in year 10 to start working on a horse stud farm.
News • 4 Dec 2023
Hunter medical students earn while they learn
An Australian-first initiative to boost healthcare staff and provide medical students with invaluable paid experience is now underway in Hunter New England Local Health District, thanks to a new partnership with the University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW.
News • 12 Oct 2023
Generosity advancing nursing careers and alcohol research
Surrounded by nurses her whole life – both in her career and as a patient – the late Janice Leggett understood deeply the vital importance of nurses in our community.
News • 13 Sep 2023
President of Asia Pacific medical journal association announced
Laureate Professor Nick Talley has been elected as President of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Journal Editors (APAME), a non-profit organisation that aims to support and promote medical journalism in the Asia Pacific Region.
News • 1 Aug 2023
University of Newcastle successful recipients of four prestigious Australia Awards Fellowships
From inclusive education in Vanuatu to cyber security training in Samoa, four research teams at the University of Newcastle have been successful recipients of the highly competitive and prestigious Australia Awards Fellowships.
News • 30 Jun 2023
Almost $3m grant secured for sector-first in Indigenous health research
The University of Newcastle in partnership with the Lowitja Institute has received just under $3 million in federal funding to establish a new committee to help improve health outcomes for First Nations people.
News • 27 Jun 2023
Students taking on global health challenges
With international travel back on the agenda, the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing is pleased to be supporting students on their immersion trips throughout the Asia-Pacific.
News • 27 Jun 2023
Global ranking of Best Medicine Scientists recognises influential research leader
An international ranking of leading scholars has been announced, with neurogastroenterologist Laureate Professor Nick Talley recognised for his influential contributions to medicine.
News • 22 May 2023
Warm your Head and Heart!
Our friends at Mark Hughes Foundation have just released this year’s beanie designs! When you buy a beanie, all of the proceeds will support crucial brain cancer research and treatment.
News • 30 Mar 2023
Collaboration delivers world-first for radiation oncology
The newly opened Global Centre for Research and Training in Radiation Oncology at the University of Newcastle is elevating the standard of cancer care around the world with support from our valued partners and collaborators.
News • 30 Mar 2023
Allies in gynaecological research
For the team methodically researching how ovarian cancer and other female reproductive conditions develop, many generous allies are helping to make important progress against these silent killers.
Events
Event • 8 May 2024 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
JMP Info Session Webinar
Join us for an info session to hear from Joint Medical Program academics and current students about the program, admission requirements and much more.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.