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Your hub for the latest staff news, events, tools, resources and engagement opportunities.
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Course Experience Survey open
Encourage your students to complete their survey.
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Heading home late? Stay safe on campus
With daylight saving now ended and darker evenings here, it's a timely reminder to think about staying safe on campus.
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Your hub for the latest staff news, events and resources.
Newcastle researchers secure six ARC Future Fellowships to drive global innovation
Six University of Newcastle researchers have secured more than $6.6 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships to advance cutting-edge research, fill critical knowledge gaps and tackle major national and global challenges.
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$10,000 to build your idea
The Circular Economy Grand Challenge is open. Get a team together, propose a way to help suppliers, businesses or consumers cut waste, and you could win up to $10,000 to build and test it over six months.
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Thousands connect with science during National Science Week
Thousands of students, families and community members engaged with University of Newcastle researchers, educators and outreach teams during a vibrant National Science Week program that brought science, engineering and innovation to life across Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney.
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University appoints Dr William (Bill) Lyons as PVC Industry and Engagement
The University of Newcastle has appointed global technology executive and innovation leader Dr William (Bill) Lyons as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Engagement.
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Construction begins on new student accommodation development at Callaghan Campus
The University of Newcastle has marked a major milestone in addressing student housing demand, turning the first sod on its new 450-bed student accommodation development at Callaghan Campus.
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Nathan Towney appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Engagement and Equity
The University of Newcastle has today announced the appointment of Nathan Towney as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Equity.
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2026 University Book Fair
Grab a bargain at the early bird hour of 4pm Friday 11 September! Join us for the 2026 University Book Fair. The fair hosts an assortment of rare and collectible books, making it an unmissable occasion for every book lover.
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Leveraging GenAI for Assessment Design
How can AI help us design better assessment tasks? In this session, we'll explore key considerations when using AI to generate ideas for assessments, focusing on how to craft effective and meaningful tasks, and other important factors to ensure a positive learning experience.
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Teaching in Action: Mid-Semester Student Feedback
The LDTI Teaching in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to discuss a teaching tool, concept, or pedagogy to prompt reflection on their practice and uplift the educational experience for UON students. Each 30-minute session will be delivered via Zoom and will feature a short presentation or demonstration followed by Q&A time.
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Newcastle Young Suzuki Musicians Celebration Concert
An unforgettable evening celebrating the achievements of the Newcastle Young Suzuki Musicians through the beauty and joy of classical music.
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Discussing GenAI in the Classroom
Participants will explore key considerations and policies for using GenAI, examine different use cases in the classroom, and discuss how to have conversations about GenAI with their students.
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Teaching in Action: Improving Inclusivity in Your Course
The LDTI Teaching in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to discuss a teaching tool, concept, or pedagogy to prompt reflection on their practice and uplift the educational experience for UON students. Each 30-minute session will be delivered via Zoom and will feature a short presentation or demonstration followed by Q&A time.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.