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News • 27 Aug 2024
Massive Open Day expecting thousands
Around 5,000 people are expected to explore the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan and City campuses when the University opens its doors from 9am–3pm on Saturday 31 August.
News • 20 Aug 2024
Solutions to Solve the STEM Teacher Shortage
‘Solving the STEM Teacher Shortage’ - the recent HunterWiSE event hosted in collaboration with I2N - was an opportunity for current and prospective teachers, as well as people with an interest in the future of STEM education, to come together to share ideas and discuss a pressing issue.
News • 20 Aug 2024
Visual Communication and Animation students take away first prize at national animation competition
Members of the University of Newcastle's VisCom Student Club are rewarded on their efforts after taking the initiative to produce and submit their film to Wanimate's national film competition '3Thirty'. Taking away first prize in the Higher Education Category, School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences staff and students couldn't be any pr
News • 07 Aug 2024
Your own personal energy saving expert
Avril Dunn is the Co-founder of EI Platform, a tech startup revolutionising the way businesses and property managers understand and control their energy usage.
News • 31 Jul 2024
HunterWiSE students take innovative idea to supermarket giant
A team of high school students have received further recognition for their innovative HunterWiSE project, aimed at improving accessibility in supermarket self-checkout systems.
News • 15 Jul 2024
Every student journey celebrated at University of Newcastle graduations
More than 1,200 students will don their caps and gowns to celebrate their study achievements during six graduation ceremonies this week at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus.
News • 15 Jul 2024
Returning to study marketing, Rebecca meant business
Rebecca Cramp started university straight out of high school but decided, at the time, it wasn’t for her. Seven years later she returned with a renewed sense of purpose.
News • 25 Jun 2024
Illuminating safety and community spirit
Produced by an interdisciplinary team from University of Newcastle, four digital display structures were recently installed in City Park, Penrith, …
News • 19 Jun 2024
Professor Jenny May appointed National Rural Health Commissioner
University of Newcastle’s Professor Jenny May, AM, has been appointed Australia’s National Rural Health Commissioner.
News • 05 Jun 2024
Workforce willing to retrain, millennials ready to relocate: New research provides vital insights for Hunter and Central Coast businesses
New research reveals that the majority of residents across the Hunter and Central Coast are willing to retrain and reskill to fill the future jobs gap as the region transitions to a low-carbon economy.
News • 01 May 2024
Connecting Interpreters with the Deaf Community Instantly.
Rachel Sperinck is the founder of PAH! App, an app that connects Auslan interpreters with the Deaf Community quickly and easily.
News • 29 Apr 2024
Dr Kate Ferguson-Patrick Receives SDG Advance HE Grant for Innovative Curriculum Development
Dr Kate Ferguson-Patrick, a Senior Lecturer and Primary Education specialist for the School of Education, has been awarded one of the prestigious Global Impact Grants by Advance HE for the academic year 2023-24.
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.