Global Engagement Award Finalists
Awarded to an individual or team who have advanced the University’s international engagement capability and profile.
Teaching Astrobiology in Africa Team
Dr Andrea Borsato, Professor Brett Neilan, and Professor Silvia Frisia - School of Environmental and Life Sciences
The team taught Astrobiology techniques at Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), supported by a Europlanet Expert Exchange program award granted in April 2022. The visit initiated a collaboration between Australia and Botswana for the investigation of extreme terrestrial environments. Expert Exchange objectives of this visit were to improve Facilities and Infrastructures, Training for Transnational Access and Early Career Support.
The International Survey of Catholic Women Team
Anita Harvey - Future Students Communications and Engagement, Gemma Wolk - Future Students Communications and Engagement, Dr Kathleen McPhillips - School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Science, Dr Miriam Pepper - School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Science, Dr Tracy McEwan - Office PVC Human and Social Futures
The most extensive global survey of Catholic women ever undertaken was carried out by Kathleen, Tracy and Miriam. The International Survey of Catholic Women resulted in three major research reports being published across 2022 and 2023. The researchers worked in close collaboration with the University’s Media team (Gemma and Anita). The main report gained significant media coverage in March 2023 when the researchers presented it to Pope Francis in Rome.
School of Engineering
Associate Professor Duy Ngo - School of Engineering
Duy is reducing the amount of dragon fruit spoiled in transit, due to Vietnam’s climatic conditions and the long road freight distances to export markets in China. This was made possible by a bridging grant of $50,000 from the Global Connections Fund 2022 program. The Global Connections Fund provides initial funding to promote international collaboration between researchers and small to medium enterprises, with the aim of fostering lasting research-industry partnerships.
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.