Knowledge Exchange and Entrepreneurship

KEE is a core function of the University of Newcastle under the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Engagement, in the Division of Research and Innovation. We assist with all aspects of IP, commercialisation, industry collaboration, and connecting the community to the University’s world-class researchers.

Mrs Siobhan Curran

Acting Director Knowledge Exchange and Entrepreneurship

Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

• siobhan.curran@newcastle.edu.au
• 0249216951

Mrs Emily Keating

Executive Officer

Office of the PVC Industry and Engagement

• emily.keating@newcastle.edu.au
• 0249138610

Miss Renee Butcher

Executive Assistant

Office of the PVC Industry and Engagement

• renee.butcher@newcastle.edu.au
• 0249215671

Dr Joss Kesby

Senior Business Development Manager

Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

• joss.kesby@newcastle.edu.au
• 0240550657

Mr Howard Zheng

Business Development Manager

Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

• howard.zheng@newcastle.edu.au
• 0249217176

Dr Lily Dixon

Business Development Manager

Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

• lily.dixon@newcastle.edu.au
• 0240551083

Mr Bret Barton

Business Development Manager (Defence & Aerospace)

Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

• bret.barton@newcastle.edu.au

Mr Joel Parraga

Senior Manager, Intellectual Property

Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

• joel.parraga@newcastle.edu.au
• 0240550781

Mr Philip Crealy

Senior Manager Commercialisation

Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

• philip.crealy@newcastle.edu.au
• 0249138088

Ms Maree Campbell

Business Development Officer

Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

• maree.campbell@newcastle.edu.au
• 0249854311

Intellectual Property (IP) Enquiries

For all enquiries related to University IP, commercialisation or disclosures please contact KEE via innovationip@newcastle.edu.au

How to find us

The University of Newcastle

NIER C Block, Ground Floor, Room NIERCG30

70 Vale Street Shortland NSW 2307