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News
Hunter Region’s premier aquatic facility makes a splash at official reopening
The region’s premier swimming and aquatic facility reopened today, much to the delight of athletes, recreational swimmers, families, students, and the broader community.
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Remarkable Australians recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
The University of Newcastle congratulates all Australians recognised in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours, in particular those belonging to the University’s esteemed community.
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Gut instincts lead new direction in COPD research
University of Newcastle researchers have discovered a new connection between gut health and one of the world's deadliest diseases.
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Former Deputy PM named 8th University of Newcastle Chancellor
The University of Newcastle Council has today announced that former Deputy Prime Minister The Hon. Mark Vaile AO will be the eighth Chancellor of the University of Newcastle.
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Solving food waste, one urban farm at a time
David Sivyer shares his journey as founder of Feedback Organic, a circular economy startup solving the massive problem of food waste at I2N's Startup Stories.
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OPINION: Recognising racism must be the starting place for reconciliation
The house I live in is on Guringai country. The backyard blends into the dense bush of the National Park. There is a bush track that leads up a steep hill to the ridgeline. The track leads to a marked Aboriginal site, where water still pools in grinding grooves.
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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.