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Acknowledgement of Country 00:40

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal Nation, Darkinjung Nation, Biripai Nation, Worimi Nation, Wonnarua Nation and Eora Nation. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

Indigenous collaboration

We are proud of our record in Indigenous higher education, innovation and engagement, which has been driven by relationships with the Indigenous community and through the work of the Wollotuka Institute.

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Our research impact

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Collaborate and engage

Whether you are a business, NGO, charity organisation or simply an engaged member of the community, there is an opportunity for you to collaborate and engage with the University.

Our stories

Painful departure for diabetes testing

Painful departure for diabetes testing

Professor Paul Dastoor is developing a saliva glucose biosensor that will see a fundamental shift in diabetes management, removing typical barriers to health testing such as pain, cost or availability, and empowering people to monitor their own health.

Improving Indigenous Healthcare

Improving Indigenous Healthcare

Australia’s first Indigenous surgeon, Associate Professor Dr Kelvin Kong is committed to empowering communities and removing barriers that prevent access to critical healthcare services.

The talking cure

The talking cure

Speech pathology students are playing an important role in the establishment of a new community-centred program to improve outcomes for children in regional NSW.

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How two satellites packing lasers and microwaves are helping us predict floods

How two satellites packing lasers and microwaves are helping us predict floods

Using satellites, lasers and microwaves, Professor Shin-Chan Han is working with some of the most accurate measurements of gravity humankind has ever recorded. But while these instruments are hundreds of kilometres above our heads in space, their applications could change the way we prepare ourselves for flooding here on Earth.

The surprising new role power plants will have in our green energy future

The surprising new role power plants will have in our green energy future

One of Australia’s oldest energy hubs, the Hunter Valley is approaching an uncertain future as the world's carbon crisis reaches a crescendo. But a company that has spun off from research done at the University of Newcastle is showing there is new life to be found in our old systems and infrastructure – and could see the region become a world-leader in clean, green power.

Building belonging

Building belonging

For many young refugees, the collision of their old and new lives transpires in the schoolyard. Helping our educators create spaces of belonging is more important than ever.

New model could help save koalas at a fraction of the price

New model could help save koalas at a fraction of the price

Integrating frozen koala sperm into captive management programs is a crucial step to help save the endangered Australian species – a first-of-its-kind model reveals.

University of Newcastle tips hats to latest cohort of graduates

University of Newcastle tips hats to latest cohort of graduates

University of Newcastle students will gather in Callaghan’s Great Hall over the coming days as nearly 2,300 graduates receive their degrees this week.

New University campus for Gosford

New University campus for Gosford

The NSW Government has today announced that the University of Newcastle will be its university partner to deliver a new university campus in Mann Street, Gosford.

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HMRI announces new Institute Director

HMRI announces new Institute Director

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) is pleased to announce Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin has been appointed as the new Institute Director of HMRI for a period of five years.

 A Fairy Tale Gone Wrong: the Politicisation of Drag Queen Storytime

A Fairy Tale Gone Wrong: the Politicisation of Drag Queen Storytime

New research has found that Drag Queen Storytime (DQS) childhood literacy events at public libraries and bookshops in the USA and Australia between 2018 and 2020 became sites of networked online and offline hate by anti-LGBTQ groups.

University of Newcastle climbs global rankings across every broad subject area

University of Newcastle climbs global rankings across every broad subject area

The University of Newcastle continues to excel as a global leader, with new rankings, released today, showing the university improved across every broad subject area.

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Career Chat: Entrepreneurial thinking - what is it?

Career Chat: Entrepreneurial thinking - what is it?

Entrepreneurial thinking enables people to be flexible, adaptable, and see opportunities. Discover what this means for you and learn how to improve your entrepreneurial thinking.

Career Connect Workshop

Career Connect Workshop

What steps can you take to build your employability? The first step in your journey is to attend the Career Connect workshop, where we will work with you to identify and develop your employability skills.

Keynote Address by Hamza Khan: Building your future edge

Keynote Address by Hamza Khan: Building your future edge

Live from Canada, bestselling author and global speaker Hamza Khan joins us on the big screen for this keynote address presented by iLEAD and THRIVE, facilitated by recently retired Honorary Senior Lecturer in Leadership & Organisational Behaviour James Hunt.

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Start up Stories - Kasia Gospos

Start up Stories - Kasia Gospos

Hear the experiences of an entrepreneur and business owner – the highs, the lows, the wins, the mistakes, the inside story.

Shut Up and Write - 5th May

Shut Up and Write - 5th May

The University library is extending our wellbeing and study support activities earlier in Semester, to increase the support we provide during key ‘assignment crunch time’ periods. As part of this, we are running ‘Shut up and Write’ sessions.

Michael Kirby Lecture: The Right of Peoples to Self-Determination: Case of Ukraine

Michael Kirby Lecture: The Right of Peoples to Self-Determination: Case of Ukraine

Join Newcastle Law School for a lecture by Michael Kirby titled 'The Right of Peoples to Self-Determination: Case of Ukraine'

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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.