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Health at Every Size (HAES)

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.

student, Scott, pictured standing proudly in front of the Wollotuka Institute signage

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.

four people stand together smiling at the camera

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.

Historic image of two women working in a hospital dispensary

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.

Conference consortium

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.

Left to right: Sherol George, Vanuatu Skills Partnership, Dr Angela Page, School of Education, Angelinah Eldads Vira, Ministry of Education and Training

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.

Assoc Prof Michelle Kennedy

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.

Group of students at health centre

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.

Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley standing

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.

Kirralee and Mark Hughes with Vice Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky at the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research

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.

The generously donated equipment, such as shown here with staff from the Centre, will enable students to gain skills through hands-on training and develop their confidence before entering the clinical world.

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.

Your generous donations to fund research at the Global Centre for Gynaecological Diseases are helping to explore new treatments and raise awareness about female reproductive diseases that will translate directly to saving lives.

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.