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The Maitland Cancer Appeal Committee members Fay Murray, Lesley Flannery and Ingrid Heyman are pictured above. Through their op shop and home laundry linen service, the Committee are raising funds to support breakthroughs in cancer research.

News • 20 Oct 2022

Generous gifts to celebrate 40 years of good

To mark 40 years since they began in 1982, the Maitland Cancer Appeal Committee set their minds on another remarkable milestone – raising an incredible $400,000 for cancer research at the University.

News • 12 Sep 2022

Researchers discover potential new melanoma treatment, giving hope to patients

HMRI and University of Newcastle researchers have discovered that treating patients who have late-stage treatment resistant melanoma with a combination of two existing drugs significantly increases their survival times.

Dr Michelle Kennedy baby mothers research

News • 18 Jul 2022

New tobacco use research shows community is key to enhance smoking cessation targets

An Indigenous-led research project from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has found that resources and funding is urgently needed to improve culturally safe and responsive supports for pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are trying to quit smoking.

Clare and Brett official

News • 31 Mar 2022

Health trailblazers crowned with national honours

Two University of Newcastle and HMRI researchers who are trailblazing in their fields to improve the health and wellbeing of communities around the world, have been awarded prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) awards.

pregnancy

News • 23 Mar 2022

New video explains why stillbirth is not the mother’s fault

Researchers and artists from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) have collaborated to create a tool to help women who have experienced stillbirth.

Central Coast Medical School and Research Institute

News • 14 Mar 2022

Clinical School and Research Institute to reshape future of Central Coast health care

The University of Newcastle Central Coast Clinical School and Central Coast Research Institute was officially opened today by the Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia.

Associate Professor Temitope Egbelakin

News • 11 Mar 2022

Researchers awarded nearly half a million dollars to assist in resilience and recovery after Black Summer bushfires

A team of researchers from the University of Newcastle have been awarded $468,000 as part of the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grant to assist communities in recovery and resilience in the wake of the 2019-20 fires.

researcher sitting at desk with medical equipment

News • 28 Feb 2022

Inaugural NSW Women in Surgery Leadership award announced

The University of Newcastle’s Associate Professor Amanda Dawson is the first recipient of the prestigious Royal Australasian College of Surgeons NSW Women in Surgery Leadership award.

Conjoint Associate Professor Craig Gedye

News • 9 Jul 2021

Cancer research gets $7 million boost in NSW regions

People living with cancer and the healthcare professionals caring for them are the winners from a $7 million investment, announced by NSW Regional Health Partners on Friday.

New1000 study

News • 17 Jun 2021

Tackling health issues at their origin with NEW1000 study

Researchers will study the human microbiome in pregnant women, fathers, and their children to determine the impact of a healthy microbiome on health outcomes.

Mark Hughes

News • 15 Jun 2021

Mark Hughes Foundation makes $7.5 million commitment to accelerating brain cancer research

Aimed at dramatically intensifying Australia’s brain cancer research efforts, the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) has today announced a $7.5 million five-year philanthropic commitment to the University of Newcastle.

Illustration of Harold and Gladys Brawn

News • 26 Apr 2021

Brawn fellows leading the world in health research

One man’s desire to honour his wife continues to change the lives of millions of people across Australia and the world.

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.