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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.

2022 Employability Excellence Awards Achievers

2022 Employability Excellence Awards Achievers

We are proud to celebrate our 2022 Employability Excellence Awards achievers. Congratulations to the students, staff and industry partners that inspire our reputation for producing life-ready graduates.

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Our research impact

Our research impact

Our world-leading researchers translate new knowledge into innovations that make a real difference.

Collaborate and engage

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.

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Community connection

Community connection

For some people, the knowledge of who they are and where they come from is clouded in mystery. A new workshop, led by The Wollotuka Institute, aims to clear the air.

Borneo offers students a taste of research, culture and connection

Borneo offers students a taste of research, culture and connection

20 uni students, proboscis monkeys and a rockstar professor make for an unforgettable trip to Borneo, Indonesia.

Five in-demand careers

Five in-demand careers

The most in-demand jobs set to surge over the next five years in Australia have recently been revealed by the Australian Prime Minister, and it’s no surprise the University of Newcastle is a breeding ground for graduates in fields listed in the top 10.

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Girls to the front

Girls to the front

Female high school students in the Hunter are being inspired to pursue meaningful careers in STEM thanks to a unique program created over a conversation at a campus cafe.

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.

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.

2022 HMRI Researchers of the Year announced

2022 HMRI Researchers of the Year announced

University of Newcastle’s Professor Brett Nixon is the 2022 Hunter Medical Research Institute Researcher of the Year.

Research innovation and translation specialist to lead Trailblazer

Research innovation and translation specialist to lead Trailblazer

Professor Emmanuel Mastio joins the Australian Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy from the Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centre where he was a research commercialisation consultant and IP advisor.

Students, Staff and Industry Shine at University Employability Excellence Awards

Students, Staff and Industry Shine at University Employability Excellence Awards

Innovative thinkers, Google interns and local businesses going above and beyond to give students exceptional workplace experiences have all been celebrated at the University of Newcastle’s 2022 Employability Excellence Awards.

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University of Newcastle receives $479,000 in funding for Women in STEM program

University of Newcastle receives $479,000 in funding for Women in STEM program

The University of Newcastle has welcomed $479,000 in funding as part of the Federal Government’s Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program.

Collaboration key to elevating cancer care globally

Collaboration key to elevating cancer care globally

The Hunter is poised to elevate the standard of cancer care around the world with the establishment of a specialised radiation oncology centre at the University of Newcastle.

Two researchers awarded 2022 NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering

Two researchers awarded 2022 NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering

Two University of Newcastle researchers have been recognised at the 2022 NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering, presented at Government House, Sydney on Wednesday, 2 November.

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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.