Global Engagement Award Finalists
Awarded to an individual or team who have advanced the University’s international engagement capability and profile.
Distinguished Laureate Professor Roger Smith AM
Distinguished Laureate Professor Roger Smith has made an outstanding contribution to the University’s global partnerships and community engagement. His leadership in the Gomeroi Gaanyggal project is enhancing Indigenous health and fostering connections between international students and local communities. Additionally, his innovative program in Nepal, which reduced maternal mortality by 40 percent, further demonstrates his contribution to impactful research and international collaboration.
Field Epidemiology in Action
Conjoint Professor David Durrheim, Dr James Flint, Associate Professor Tambri Housen, Dr Megge Miller, Dr Cathy Day, Melinda Phillips, Dr Trinidad Velasco Ortuzar, Dr Laura Macfarlane-Berry, Rachel Hammersley-Mather, and Patrick Tappouras
Since its launch, Field Epidemiology in Action has elevated the University’s international profile through partnerships with health departments across the Pacific. The program’s co-developed curricula and inclusive eLearning courses equip frontline epidemiologists, rapid-response teams, and One Health professionals in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. The team’s expertise is increasingly sought by national, regional, and global partners working to strengthen the health security workforce.
Graduate Certificate in Nutrition - academic and professional staff team
Professor Lesley MacDonald-Wicks, Professor Leanne Brown, Dr Amanda Patterson, Dr Sascha Fuller, Dr Katherine Brain, Kate Walter, Stephanie Moscovis, Daniel Smith, and Carly Thomas
The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition, delivered through the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea Short Course and funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), promotes health equity and sustainable development. Led by Professor Lesley MacDonald-Wicks, this multidisciplinary team developed projects to address public health challenges in Papua New Guinea, including malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and food insecurity. The projects, designed to create sustainable, community-led change, demonstrate the University’s commitment to inclusive education, cross-cultural collaboration, and the advancement of global health through academic and professional excellence.
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.