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News • 08 Apr 2019
Raising Funds for Scholarships and Beyond
Staff teams from across the University faced off for the annual Glen Avery Trivia Night, now in its tenth year
News • 08 Apr 2019
Encouraging Excellence Among Aspiring Engineers
Catching up with a Catherine and Peter Tay High Achiever Engineering Undergraduate Scholar
News • 01 Apr 2019
LGBTQIA+ Shaping Futures Scholarship Launched
A new scholarship has been established to assist students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and/or queer, plus other diverse sexual orientations and gender identities
News • 26 Sep 2018
The Long-Distance Journey to Realise Her Dream
Story of Breanna Worth, Scholarship Recipient
News • 26 Sep 2018
Ma & Morley Scholars given the gift of international context
Ma & Morley Scholars' visit China
News • 26 Sep 2018
Tax Appeal Raises Over $110,000 For Student Scholarships and Research
Thank you message to all our supporters and donors
News • 24 Sep 2018
New Hunter Water Indigenous Scholarships
Partnership has created three scholarships that will change lives and bring new talent and ideas into our community; while helping to further Hunter Water’s equity and diversity goals.
News • 01 Sep 2018
Inspiring Indigenous Students
The University of Newcastle Science and Engineering Challenge has welcomed two new Indigenous STEM ambassadors thanks to generous crowdfunding donations.
News • 01 Sep 2018
Equity and Diversity in Medical Education
The University of Newcastle is committed to encouraging diversity in the next generation of Australian doctors.
News • 01 Sep 2018
Legacy Empowers Survivors of Domestic Violence
The impacts of domestic violence can be far-reaching, often affecting a person’s ability to study. Research shows that significant recovery can occur when survivors have access to social, educational or financial support.
News • 01 Mar 2018
Support for Engineers Comes from the Heart
The John and Patricia Turner Scholarship - supporting STEM students
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.