D W George Building (ES Building)

Named after: D W George

The Federal Minister for Higher Education and Employment Services, Mr Peter Baldwin, opened the University's Engineering/Science Building on July 5, saying it was appropriate the building was named the D W George Building. Mr Baldwin said Professor Don George, the University's former Vice-Chancellor, had a most distinguished career in the science and engineering fields in both teaching and research. The Minister said the building would provide the opportunity for some 1,000 students to pursue an education in the science and engineering fields and would go a long way in helping to meet the continuing demand for these graduates in the workforce.

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.