Research
Collaboration with research partners seeking innovative solutions to local, national and global health-related challenges
The School of Nursing and Midwifery produces high quality research, with our research activity consistently ranking highly in the global rankings. The success of our research is in part thanks to our strong collaborations with the local community, including partners such as the local health districts, Hunter Medical Research Institute and the Central Coast Research Institute. These collaborations help bridge the gap between research and real-world application, leading to tangible improvements in healthcare.
Our research activity is funded by prestigious grants from funding bodies such as the National Health & Medical Research Council, Medical Research Future Fund and the Agency for Clinical Innovation.
Our research strengths
The School of Nursing and Midwifery's researchers have expertise in a wide range of areas including:
- Chronic Disease
- Older Persons
- Palliative Care
- Nursing & Midwifery Education
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Midwifery Models of Care
- Emergency Nursing
The school provides a supportive and engaging environment in which to undertake a Higher Degree by Research. Our students report that their experience is positive and productive. Students have access to resources, networks and lots of opportunities for professional skills development.
News
World-first platform to help understand how bushfire smoke harms the lungs and heart
A research team has developed a world-first platform to define the impact of exposure to landscape fire smoke on the heart and lungs.
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$10.6m MRFF funding boosts researchers’ mission to improve Australia’s health
Seven University of Newcastle teams have secured more than $10.6m in Australian government funding to help solve some of the nation’s most pressing health issues.
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New use for a lung scanning test to benefit severe asthma patients
Hunter respiratory researchers have found a new application for a lung scanning test that was first trialled at John Hunter Hospital in 2017.
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