Celebrating 25 years of commitment to rural health, education and community partnerships.
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News • 29 Jun 2026
Wukul Yabang Recognised as Finalist in the Indigenous Governance Awards
Wukul Yabang Aboriginal Health Research Community Panel has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Indigenous Governance Awards for embedding a Community Governance model that empowers local Aboriginal communities to shape the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander research agenda.
News • 31 Jan 2025
Three Tour de Cure Grants awarded
We’re delighted to announce that three researchers in the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research have been awarded funding in the 2024/2025 Tour de Cure grant round.
News • 16 Jan 2025
87 Joint Medical Program Students Begin Year-Long Clinical Training in Taree and Tamworth
This week, 87 Joint Medical Program (JMP) students have arrived in Taree and Tamworth to embark on a transformative year of clinical education.
News • 12 Sep 2024
University Council increases its student representation
At its meeting on 30 August 2024, the University Council passed a special resolution approving an increase in the number of its elected student members. From 1 January 2025, student representation on the Council will include an undergraduate and a postgraduate student position providing for a greater diversity of student perspectives.
News • 27 May 2024
WALAAYBAA Cultural Room Opening in Tamworth
The University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health is proud to unveil WALAAYBAA, a dedicated cultural safe space and cultural room at our Tamworth Education Centre.
News • 27 May 2024
Officially Unveiling ‘Wild Flowers’: Commissioned Artwork by Proud Gumbaynggirr Artist Josie Rose
A celebration of Culture, Country, and Community: presenting ‘Wild Flowers’ from proud Gumbaynggirr woman Josie Rose.
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.