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News • 01 Apr 2025

Alumni take on challenge to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

For the third year in a row, a team of 11 colleagues from GHD are pushing their limits in preparation for the upcoming Port Macquarie IRONMAN in May.

News • 01 Apr 2025

Celebrating School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Science prize winners!

The School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences at the University of Newcastle is delighted to recognise the School’s prize winners for the 2023 academic year.

News • 31 Mar 2025

Beyond the Spectacle: Events as Strategic Investments in Newcastle’s Future

A great event does more than entertain – it can shape a city’s future. With Newcastle increasing its investment in events, we have an opportunity to ensure events are not just one-time spectacles, but catalysts for long-term economic, social and cultural impact.

News • 28 Mar 2025

Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to succeed

Growing up in Dubbo, Makaah Darcy dreamed of studying law at the University of Newcastle. As the proud recipient of the Claudia Sloan Scholarship for Indigenous Students, Makaah says believing in herself and receiving support from the scholarship turned her dream into reality.

News • 26 Mar 2025

Newcastle Business School Achieves EQUIS Re-accreditation

Newcastle Business School has successfully re-earned EQUIS accreditation, reinforcing its position among the world’s top business schools.

News • 25 Mar 2025

An innovative new approach to Social Work education at the University of Newcastle

This news story is promoting the new program - Master of Social Work Qualifying.

News • 07 Mar 2025

Celebrating Women in New South Wales: A Path to Equity

The Hunter has a rich history of empowering women and fostering gender equity. Women like Sue Murray, CEO of the Hunter Women's Centre, have empowered women through comprehensive support services, including counselling, legal advice, and educational workshops.

News • 05 Mar 2025

Performance begins with well-being

Alicia and Dan Edge, both entrepreneurial partners and spouses, shared their remarkable journey of founding a nutrition startup while balancing family life at I2N's Startup Stories event at I2N Hub Honeysuckle on Wednesday 5th of March.

News • 25 Feb 2025

National University Teaching Awards celebrate exceptional University of Newcastle educators

Four academics from the University of Newcastle have been honoured with prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).

News • 12 Feb 2025

Hunter residents report stronger financial skills than metro neighbours

Hunter residents have the edge over their metropolitan neighbours, with higher levels of financial confidence and stronger financial planning skills, research released by NGM Group and the University of Newcastle’s Institute for Regional Futures shows.

News • 11 Feb 2025

Sport, their way – funding boost to keep teen girls in the game

Researchers at the University of Newcastle have secured $868,000 in state government funding to develop a program aimed at keeping teenage girls in sport, while tackling key challenges like body image, self-esteem, mental health, screentime behaviours and social media pressures.

News • 05 Feb 2025

Lyngo's AI receptionist lets no opportunity go unanswered.

Cameron Moore, Alumnus of The University of Newcastle and co-founder of Lyngo AI, is revolutionising healthcare communication with an AI-powered receptionist solution that's transforming how medical practices handle patient engagement.

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