Huxley Library

Named after: Dr Douglas Rex Huxley

Dr Douglas Rex Huxley was Principal of the Hunter Institute of Higher Education from 1987-1989. He oversaw the amalgamation of the University of Newcastle and the Institute in 1989, thereafter becoming Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning) of the University of Newcastle. Dr Huxley had a long association with teacher education in Newcastle, graduating from the then Newcastle Teacher's College in 1952, and obtaining a Masters degree and Doctorate from the University of Newcastle.

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.