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Live streaming graduation ceremonies

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Connect with emerging talent 

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Why I donate

Why I donate

“When I was growing up, I was lucky enough to be the recipient of some incredible scholarships which positively shaped my upbringing and education.” Dylan Alcott AO

Creating a better tomorrow, together

Creating a better tomorrow, together

Across the University, our community is united by a desire to make the world a better place. The Staff Donor Collective is one area creating ripples of positive change through regular payroll donations.

Solving our region’s greatest challenges at a world-class level

Solving our region’s greatest challenges at a world-class level

University of Newcastle secures top spots in global rankings

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Arts scholarship inspires Nik's novel approach

Arts scholarship inspires Nik's novel approach

Nik Ynez is the 2023 recipient of the Patricia Jensen Arts Scholarship, established from the estate of Patricia Jensen (nee Smith) to honour her love of literature and the arts. Thanks to ongoing support from a generous donor, the scholarship continues to encourage students to achieve their dreams through education.

Learning the EMU way

Learning the EMU way

How Indigenous games are improving children’s cultural understanding, health and wellbeing, and learning in schools. EMU (Education, Movement and Understanding) combines the joy of games and sport with important lessons in culture, positive health and wellbeing, and literacy and numeracy development to address major issues affecting Australian children.

Breaking into a career in science

Breaking into a career in science

Zarah Anderson was entering her final year of a Bachelor of Science (Advanced), majoring in medicinal and organic chemistry, when the stress of studying full-time and working to support herself caught up.