The discovery of how a critical enzyme ‘hidden in nature’s blueprint’ works sheds new light on how cells control key processes in carbon fixation, a process fundamental for life on Earth. Carboxysomal carbonic anhydrase (CsoSCA), is found in cyanobacteria …
An international team of researchers has mapped the weather – including temperature, cloud cover and winds – on an exoplanet that is roughly 280 light-years from Earth. An artist’s concept revealing what the hot gas-giant exoplanet WASP-43 b could look …
Community members and top medical bodies across the Hunter and New England regions have joined forces in a powerful bid to improve First Nations health outcomes. Aboriginal Health Research Partner, Yeena Thompson, (centre) takes part in 'Research Our …
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded $4.8m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to find solutions to health problems such as pre-term birth and male infertility. Thousands of babies could be …
Researchers at HMRI and the University of Newcastle have evaluated a drug called azithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic, to test if it would put moderate to severe asthma into remission. Professor Peter Gibson from the HMRI Asthma and Breathing program says …
City of Newcastle (CN), the University of Newcastle and FAUNA Research Alliance have joined forces to investigate ways to protect Squirrel Gliders in the Lower Hunter. The marsupial is at risk of local extinction due to habitat loss, damage and …
For proud Gamilaroi woman, Emily Mason, the path to becoming one of the country’s only Indigenous traumatology specialist surgeons has been paved by hard work, determination, and the support of her community. Her tertiary journey began back in 2016 through …
A University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute team will endeavour to improve the outcomes of children diagnosed with high-risk cancers with support of a $591,890 Cancer Australia grant. Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and aggressive brain …
New nurses, teachers and food scientists are among those poised to make a difference on the Central Coast and beyond, following a celebration of their study achievements at the University of Newcastle Ourimbah graduation this week. More than 450 students …
Ever since Arlyn Ellis was a child, it was her dream to one day become a nurse – but she never thought it was possible. Growing up in the Philippines, none of the women in Arlyn’s family had ever had the opportunity to pursue higher education. It wasn’t …
Being an elite athlete, working part time, and studying to become a teacher, Joeli Morris proves that with determination and the right support, you can do it all and get a degree at the same time. “I’ve always loved being involved with kids, so I knew I …
Coming from a ‘foodie family’, Keren Peter says food has always been in her blood, so studying the Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition was a natural choice. Growing up, Keren’s mum was a patisserie chef, and in 2003 Keren was inspired to open the …
A proud Dharug woman, born and raised on Darkinjung Country on the New South Wales’ Central Coast, Shanae Godbold always knew she wanted to go into some form of medicine. After starting her nursing journey through TAFE as part of her HSC, she knew that was …
Professor Silvia Frisia has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Jean Baptiste Lamarck Medal for her highly significant contribution to the field of carbonate sedimentology, applied particularly to palaeoclimate science – the study of ancient climates. …
The University of Newcastle has congratulated Professor Craig Simmons for his appointment to the role of Chief Scientist for South Australia. Professor Simmons, who is the Pro Vice-Chancellor for the University’s College of Engineering, Science and …
Twenty-five NSW government schools in communities with the least access to socio-educational advantage will benefit from a new research partnership project with the University of Newcastle’s Teachers and Teaching Research Centre (TTRC). Over the next three …
Clinical researchers from John Hunter Hospital, Hunter Medical Research Institute and the University of Newcastle will launch a study into the cardiac causes of stroke thanks to $268,176 in funding from the Greater Charitable Foundation. Stroke researchers …
A research team has developed a world-first platform to define the impact of exposure to landscape fire smoke on the heart and lungs. The University of Newcastle and HMRI team, led by Professor Jay Horvat and Dr Henry Gomez, found short and long-term …
Recognised as a world leader in hydrogen ammonia safety, Laureate Professor Behdad Moghtaderi and his team at the Centre for Innovative Energy Technologies will partner with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) on a project to …
University of Newcastle secures top spots in global rankings The University of Newcastle’s engineering and health programs have been recognised as some of the best in the world, as results of the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject are released …
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