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We challenge and encourage our students to gain real-world experience during their studies. This combination of theory and practical skills prepares our graduates to be life-ready.
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With your help, together we can use our collective capabilities, experience and collaboration to create strong partnerships and communities that drive change where it matters.
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Our alumni and graduates are part of a global network who embrace lifelong learning and have access to exclusive opportunities.
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We engage with business and industry to create mutually beneficial partnerships that stand the test of time.
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Learn about our wide range of recruitment and engagement opportunities that deliver benefits to employers, students and graduates.
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A single spark that blazes into a powerful idea. That’s all it takes to set change in motion. To change a life. To improve the world.
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The University of Newcastle facilitates relationships between local business, researchers, startups and entrepreneurs to solve problems and drive industry in our regions.
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Partner with our experts to help solve your industry or business problem.
Innovation initiatives
We can help bring your innovative business solution to life. Visit the Integrated Innovation Network to find out how.
News
Start It Up Pitch Competition winners announced
The University's 2021 Start It Up Pitch Competition took place online on Tuesday last week and saw five entrepreneurial student finalist pitch to a panel of esteemed judges.
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A place for connection, conversation and celebration
Congratulations to the winners of the Alumni House design competition Durbach Block Jaggers Architects teaming up with Jane Irwin Landscape Architecture, Cox Inall Ridgeway, Surface Design and Northrop! The team have developed this truly inspiring concept that, when built, will be an exceptional hom
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Donor's collective generosity brings big impact
Our Mid-Year Shaping Futures Scholarship Appeal saw an overwhelming response from our staff, alumni and community who collectively and very generously donated over $150,000!
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Gifting Day 2022
It’s a gift to bring together passionate people who make our world a better place.
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Teaming up to tackle brain cancer
The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) has committed $7.5 million to fund a dedicated brain cancer team to drive critical research, education and health care improvements for brain cancer patients and their families.
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Vale Vera Deacon: celebrating regional history
Vera Deacon OAM (1926 – 2021) brought Newcastle’s history to life. Vera Deacon left an indelible mark on her beloved city of Newcastle and most certainly the University of Newcastle. Vera tirelessly championed the safeguarding of our region's history and shared her stories and passions with many.
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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.