Refurbished IDC - an engaging building

The refurbished Industry Development Centre (IDC) is open for business!

It's corporate new look provides a visible representation of the University's commitment to adding value to our regions through alumni, our industry partners and the community.

The IDC is a space where industry and government parties can engage appropriately with the University on a commercial and professional level and allows us to remain responsive to community issues and aspirations.

It also provides positive interactivity between the teams within. Being under the one roof means they can now benefit from the synergy created in 'corridor conversations'.

So, who is in the IDC?

UON Foundation

Newcastle Innovation

Confucius Institute

The role of the UON Foundation is to attract philanthropic support from alumni, community, business organisations and industry leaders in support of the University. This support is used for scholarships, academic positions and research centres. Left to right, back row Michelle Lewis, Sandy Gilshenan, Louise O'Connell, Dr Bernie Curran. Left to right, front row Benieke Treverton, and Erin Dyson.

Newcastle Innovation is the commercial arm of the University. They facilitate the transfer of knowledge, technology, and scientific research from the UoN to industry and commercial partners. From left to right: Hadi Zulfiqar, Chris Kelleher, Blythe Hamilton, Hannah Younger, Joanne Piggott, Kay Caban, Stephanie Jamieson, Renee Butcher, and Brent Jenkins

The Confucius Institute is dedicated to enhancing understanding of Chinese language and culture in the local region. The scroll in the background of this photo was a gift from JJL Overseas Education on the opening of the Confucius Institute. It was commissioned by JJL and executed by a 75th direct descendant of Confucius. Pictured left to right: Rhys Palmer, Johnathan Honggen Yi, Jingfen Xiao, and Qiubei Fu.

 

The Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment

Industry Scholarship Scheme

GradSchool

As the gateway to environmental research and teaching at the University, the TFI's vision is to help develop regional solutions for a sustainable future.  Pictured from top, left to right: Belinda McNab, Tim Roberts, Garry Ellem, Steve Lucas, Leah Henkel, Peter Stevens, Liz Huxtable and Dani Lloyd-Prichard

Industry Scholarship is about partnership and committment. Their vision is to provide an opportunity for scholars to gain valuable industry experience that will assist their development as outstanding professionals. Pictured from left to right is Angela Samuels, Industry Scholarships Manager and Shelly Greene, Project Officer.

Established in 2000 as UoN's online postgraduate arm, GradSchool allows students to study our programs and courses anywhere, anytime, online. GradSchool provides a service to the business community in providing professional skills that give their staff a good career pathway. Pictured is Rachel Coventry and Sky Lavelle.

Office of External Relations

Research Development

Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Stephen Crump, Associate Director Rosemary Thomson (not pictured) and their teams are committed to enriching and developing our communities in mutually beneficial ways. Pictured from left to right: Lauren McDonald, Jayne Kearney, Adam Elhindi, Laura Blandford, Sharon Douglas,Jessica Moore, Tamara Kerr, Samantha Harcombe, Damon Keen, Adeola Adeyemi, Taegan Reid.

*Also working from the IDC is Research Development who facilitate partnership opportunities with business, government and community.  The unit actively supports external access and linkages with the UoN Faculties, Priority Research Centres and NIER.