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University of Newcastle disciplines ranked in top 200 in the world
Added on May 13th 2013
The University of Newcastle has ten disciplines which feature in the top 200 in the world, according to the latest QS World University Rankings.
The University’s star performers are Civil and Structural Engineering...
Newcastle researchers question manflu myth
Added on May 7th 2013
Men are popularly maligned for wilting like cheap supermarket flowers at the first winter sniffle, however data from Flutracking.net, Australia’s online influenza-like illness surveillance system, raises questions about the Manflu myth.
An analysis of the 2012 weekly surveillance...
Hunter Innovation Festival launched at Tocal
Added on May 7th 2013
Newcastle Innovation was pleased to host the launch of the 2013 Hunter Innovation Festival as part of the opening day of this years' Tocal Field Days.
Returning for its sixth consecutive...
Newcastle researchers leapfrog ahead in world-first
Added on Apr 23rd 2013
University of Newcastle researchers have successfully developed a method to freeze frog embryonic cells in a world-first breakthrough that could slow the threat of extinction to hundreds of frog species.
The researchers have separated, isolated and frozen the embryonic cells of an...
Hunter Innovation Scorecard - Nominate Now
Added on Apr 15th 2013
The Hunter Innovation Scorecard (HIS) is an RDA Hunter initiative which will measure the region’s innovation footprint and promote its innovative capability in research and development, education and various industry sectors.
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NI welcomes funding for CBD campus
Added on Apr 15th 2013
A University of Newcastle city campus has been locked in with Australian Government backing of $30 million announced today by the Federal Minister for Higher Education and Skills, Sharon Bird, and Member for Newcastle, Sharon Grierson.
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor,...
TBS on show in Jakarta
Added on Apr 9th 2013
Newcastle Innovation division TUNRA Bulk Solids will showcase its capabilities at ozmine2013 in Jakarta next week, highlighting its world-leading expertise in all aspects of bulk materials handling.
TBS's comprehensive laboratory...
NI farewells Chair of the Board
Added on Mar 27th 2013
After more than 20 years helping to guide the strategic direction of Newcastle Innovation, Dr Geoff Leonard AM has announced his retirement as Chair of the Board.
Dr Leonard’s first input into the commercial activities of the University of Newcastle was in 1991 when he was...
$400,00 from HMRI supports bright ideas
Added on Mar 25th 2013
As the proud sponsor of the 2013 HMRI Grant Awards Night, Newcastle Innovation congratulates the recipients of $400.000 in seed funding for the latest round of health and medical research...
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) bids farewell following stellar career
Added on Mar 20th 2013
Following 13 years with the University of Newcastle, the last four at the helm as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Newcastle Innovation Board Director, Professor Mike Calford will head south to lead the Illawarra Institute for Health and Medical Research.
Vice-Chancellor,...
