Your impact
Thanks to your generosity more students in need of support can continue their education, groundbreaking research is addressing local and global challenges, and life-changing programs are ensuring our community thrives.
Your donation is an act of kindness from one person to another. That kindness transforms lives and makes an impact for generations to come.
Thank you
“Receiving a Shaping Futures Student Support Grant was life-changing. It allowed me to access the medical support I needed to succeed in my studies. I’m so grateful to the kind and generous people who made this possible for me. Teaching is where I’m meant to be. But without help, I wouldn’t have the life and job I love.”
Johanna
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Shaping Futures Student Support Grant Recipient
Scholarships
With your help, we are increasing the number of scholarships available for students in need of financial support to continue their education. Makaah Darcy, from a regional town, dreamed of studying law at the University of Newcastle. Makaah says believing in herself and receiving the support of a scholarship, turned her dream into a reality.
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Research
Your generosity supports vital research to improve the lives of others. Alumnus Professor Matt Dun and his team from the University of Newcastle, are working to develop breakthrough treatments for the most lethal form of childhood cancer, Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG), with the generous support of our philanthropic community.
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Community programs
With your kind support, life changing programs are making a big impact in our community. I2N's Female Founders Program is supporting female entrepreneurs, thanks to the backing of generous donors. This innovative program helps women gain visibility in the tech and startup worlds and inspires more women to create lasting social impact.
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The Wonderful Impact of Your Generosity in 2025
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Impact stories
A Gift of Hope for a Better Future
A decision to leave a gift in his Will to support students studying environmental and life sciences is ensuring alumnus Michael Wilson’s enduring passion for the environment will continue beyond his lifetime.
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Creating Confidence in STEM for Girls
With the support of industry partners and donors, HunterWiSE is expanding access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for girls in high schools across the region. The program is designed to help young women step into STEM with confidence.
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Community Support for the Arts
A landmark gift is helping strengthen the cultural legacy that has shaped the University of Newcastle’s long-standing commitment to Australian artists. Aaron and Samantha Sampson have generously donated 80 artworks to the University of Newcastle Art Collection.
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Backing Research for Childhood Brain Cancer
A new PhD scholarship to honour the legacy of the late Robert (Bob) Edwards is backing research at the University of Newcastle to develop urgent treatments for childhood brain cancer.
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Research to Improve Health in Regional Communities
A $1.7 million donation from The Phare Trust will fund a new PhD scholarship supporting impactful research in health service delivery, health policy, workforce planning, and population health challenges in regional and disadvantaged communities.
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Banking on Brighter Futures
Budgeting, saving, managing debt and spotting scams are essential life skills, but not everyone has the opportunity to develop them early in life. Thanks to a long-standing partnership between the University of Newcastle and Greater Bank, students are building the financial skills they need for the future.
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