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News • 26 Apr 2021
PhD scholarship prioritises Indigenous Land Management
Community member Joss De Iuliis, inspired by conversations with Ikara-Flinders Ranges Challenge trekker and University of Newcastle Conjoint Professor, Joe Herbertson, was keen to help find ways to combine traditional Indigenous knowledge with cutting- edge scientific research.
News • 26 Apr 2021
Science scholarship celebrates 100 year legacy
A £100 scholarship one hundred and one years ago sparked a journey that would shape many lives. A century on, University of Newcastle Secretary, alumna and former Deputy Chancellor, Dianne Allen, is proud to honour her grandfather’s passion for education through a new equity scholarship to support s
News • 26 Apr 2021
Family-inspired scholarships focus on the future
A new scholarship to help students with caregiving responsibilities fulfil their academic and career aspirations has been set up to honour the legacy of a wonderful carer and lifelong learner.
News • 26 Apr 2021
Supporting women in pursuing their dreams
Sarina Zhao is the 2020 recipient of the Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Medicine, a scholarship made possible thanks to the generosity of the late Valasi Bleazard who left a gift in the will to support female students at the University of Newcastle.
News • 14 Sep 2020
WIMBA Scholarships Inspire Female Leaders
The University of Newcastle’s Faculty of Business and Law has partnered with more than 10 leading Hunter organisations to offer the Women in MBA (WiMBA) scholarship for aspirational and high-achieving women.
News • 14 Sep 2020
New scholarship for Indigenous law students
A new scholarship to help Indigenous students realise their ambition to study law has been launched thanks to the generous support of the Newcastle Bar Association.
News • 14 Sep 2020
First LGBTQIA+ Shaping Futures scholar announced
Proud Gadigal Guringai man Luka Bungaree is in his second year of a Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Criminology and is the first recipient of the LGBTQIA+ Shaping Futures Scholarship.
News • 14 Sep 2020
Planting the seed for growing good
When alumnus Lachlan King (Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical), 2004) attended a scholarship ceremony at the University for a close friend, a seed was planted: the idea that 'giving somebody else the opportunity to continue their education path’ was within his reach.
News • 08 Apr 2020
Historians Take Flight with New Travel Scholarship
A new scholarship funded by generous University of Newcastle alumni is helping Classics and Ancient History PhD students experience the landscape, geography, culture and artefacts of the ancient world in person.
News • 08 Apr 2020
Chasing His Dream to Serve Others
Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) student and Singapore Alumni Scholarship recipient, Harry Reuben is one semester away from completing his degree and one step closer to returning home to his community on Palm Island with his new knowledge and skills.
News • 08 Apr 2020
Ma & Morley Scholars Exceed Expectations
The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program is now in its third year and the scholars are making the most of their opportunities. They are progressing fast as individuals and as a group, and delivering high academic results.
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.