The Forum
The Forum - what's in a name? (Reprinted from Uninews Issue No.1 March 1998, p.10. With its original Roman purpose as a meeting place, perhaps our own Forum could become a place to bring together the diverse interests represented by the academic and recreational life of the University community and the wider Hunter community, which it is hoped will help sustain the centre financially. Centre manager Stuart Allen, who began his work last October, explains why the name appealed to him. "We needed a name that would find a middle ground between it being the University gymnasium and a purely commercial operation," Stuart said. "While we do want a strong link to the University, I see my role as taking the University to the people and we needed a name that would say 'come and use me' to the community".
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.