Funding boost for research institute
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) says a new grant of almost $2 million will enable research projects in the region to continue.
View ArticleScientists close on Omega 3 'Holy Grail'
Australian researchers believe they may have solved one of the most pressing food supply problems of the 21st century.
View ArticleUni gets $30m boost for energy institute
Newcastle University has been given $30 million dollars in federal funding to help set up an energy research centre.
View ArticleEnergy Resources Institute appoints director
The University of Newcastle's Institute for Energy Resources has appointed Dr Alan Broadfoot to be its director.
View ArticleHunter jobless rate scrutinised at conference
A national unemployment conference being held in Newcastle over the next two days will be told the region's jobless rate during the global financial downturn was much worse than official figures...
View ArticleTop Swedish researcher to head-up HMRI.
A Swedish professor has been appointed as the next Director of the Hunter Medical Research Institute.
View ArticleLand ownership a sticking point in new cancer facility
The Calvary Mater Hospital says it will withdraw $20 million in funding for the development of a new cancer research institute in Newcastle, unless they own the land.
View ArticlePlans lodged for new energy technology research facility
Newcastle University's Institute for Energy and Resources is looking to build a $13 million research facility to advance its work on developing new energy technologies.
View ArticleHVRF building upgrade gets underway
The CEO of the Hunter Valley Research Foundation has described as a milestone the start of work on a million dollar renovation of the Maryville Research Centre.
View ArticleHVRF lobbies government over annual funding
The head of the Hunter Valley Research Foundation will today lobby the State Government to get its annual grant funding restored.
View ArticleNew sterilisation flashlight
The CSIRO has developed a flashlight that is portable and can sterilise in a second.
View ArticleClouds clear for solar power
Researchers at the Newcastle CSIRO Energy Centre are confident the problem of clouds affecting the output of solar panels can be managed, even for large scale power generation.
View ArticleHMRI research building on time and budget
The Director of the Hunter Medical Research Institute says the new $90 million building is on time and on budget because of a dedicated team.
View ArticleAussie women urged to eat better, exercise more
Newcastle researchers say Australian women are not exercising enough and not eating enough vegetables.
View ArticlePancreatic cancer breakthrough
A University of Newcastle researcher working to identify the genetic make-up of pancreatic cancer says the findings suggest a "one size fits all" approach to treatment will have to change.
View ArticleMine-affected land research published
It is hoped the publication of research into the rehabilitation of mine-affected land in the Hunter will lead to the restoration of more disturbed areas.
View ArticleResearch to ensure healthy hearts
Newcastle University researchers are targeting parents and grandparents who have suffered a heart attack or stroke in new research that is aimed at improving heart health in children.
View ArticleConcerns over Port Stephens finfish research lease
A wild dolphin swim operator is warning of dire consequences if plans to create a new marine finfish research lease at Port Stephens go ahead.
View ArticleWorld-first asthma pill
A recent breakthrough by Newcastle scientists could see a world-first asthma medication in pill form.
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