Welcome to The Wollotuka Institute
The Wollotuka Institute acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of the lands on which our offices are located:
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The Pambalong Clan of the Awabakal Nation - Callaghan Campus
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Darkinjung People - Ourimbah Campus
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Birpai People - Port Macquarie Campus
We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.
Wollotuka is truly committed to the advancement and leadership of Indigenous education at a local, national and global level, continuing to draw strength from culture, communities and past journeys.... more
News and Highlights
New partnership boosts Indigenous education
A new partnership agreement committing to giving Indigenous people a voice in their educational future was signed on 16 April 2013 at the University of Newcastle's Central Coast Campus read more
A new partnership agreement committing to giving Indigenous people a voice in their educational future was signed on 16 April 2013 at the University of Newcastle's Central Coast Campus read more
Dept Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education Indigenous Staff Scholarship
Congratulations to Catherine Phoenix on receiving this scholarship for 2013. These scholarships provide professional development opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff working at universities. The scholarship will assist Catherine with completing her Rhd studies.
Congratulations to Catherine Phoenix on receiving this scholarship for 2013. These scholarships provide professional development opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff working at universities. The scholarship will assist Catherine with completing her Rhd studies.
ARC Linkage Grant to Professor John Maynard
Congratulations to Professor John Maynard of The Wollotuka Institute, Prof Ann McGrath, Prof Mick Dodson, Dr Noah Riseman, Dr Geoffrey Gray and Dr Samuel Furphy on receiving an ARC Linkage Grant of $1,024,275.00 for the project "Serving our country: a history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the defence of Australia".
Congratulations to Professor John Maynard of The Wollotuka Institute, Prof Ann McGrath, Prof Mick Dodson, Dr Noah Riseman, Dr Geoffrey Gray and Dr Samuel Furphy on receiving an ARC Linkage Grant of $1,024,275.00 for the project "Serving our country: a history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the defence of Australia".
Events
Wollotuka Reconciliation Scholarship Ball 2013
Please come along and celebrate this annual event which not only fosters and builds relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians but also raises money for the University's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Fund. Ticket prices commence at $80.
When: Saturday 1 June 2013
Time: 6pm - Auction viewing; 6:30pm start
Where: Newcastle Panthers, Cnr King & Union Streets, Newcastle West
Dress: Formal
Theme: Black & White
More information and ticket purchases
Please come along and celebrate this annual event which not only fosters and builds relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians but also raises money for the University's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Fund. Ticket prices commence at $80.
When: Saturday 1 June 2013
Time: 6pm - Auction viewing; 6:30pm start
Where: Newcastle Panthers, Cnr King & Union Streets, Newcastle West
Dress: Formal
Theme: Black & White
More information and ticket purchases
