Lonely Planet names Newcastle as a Top 10 City in its 'Best in Travel 2011' guide.

Lonely Planet is renowned for its first-hand approach and commitment to providing the best information for travellers around the globe.

Among the most recognised guides written for travellers world wide, their BEST IN TRAVEL 2011 is Lonely Planet’s sixth annual collection of the best trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the upcoming year.

Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by Lonely Planet’s staff, authors and online community, it’s big news that Newcastle has been named the only Australian city in this edition of the guide

Find out more about the Top 10 City here.

University welcomes visiting group from JJL China

The University of Newcastle was pleased to welcome a group of agent representatives from the People's Republic of China in May. 

The education consultants were from Shanghai, Qingdo, Beijing, Dalian, Jinan, Shenyang, Shijazhuang and Zhengzhou.

They were provided with a tour of the university's five faculties, together with the Ourimbah campus and our facilities in the centre of Sydney.