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News • 20 Oct 2022

Empowering teachers to empower each other

The pandemic highlighted the value of teachers like no other time in recent history. University of Newcastle education researchers and the Paul Ramsay Foundation have supported them every step of the way.

News • 20 Oct 2022

Forging the future: new sustainability scholarship

With the winds of change sweeping through Australia’s energy industry, a new philanthropic scholarship generously funded by Oceanex Energy is set to bolster University of Newcastle research into renewable energy options.

News • 20 Oct 2022

A new generation bringing history to life

What began as a passion for history is fuelling the careers of future historians through the Vera Deacon Regional History Fund.

News • 20 Sep 2021

Teaming up to tackle brain cancer

The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) has committed $7.5 million to fund a dedicated brain cancer team to drive critical research, education and health care improvements for brain cancer patients and their families.

News • 07 Jun 2021

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.

News • 14 Sep 2020

Next generation of researchers target better treatments for childhood cancer

Research and Discovery - The Isabella and Marcus Foundation passionately and tirelessly raises funds to support research into one of the most aggressive childhood cancers.

News • 08 Apr 2020

Award Puts Rural Mental Health in the Spotlight

The University of Newcastle Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health has been awarded Organisation of the Year

News • 08 Apr 2020

Empowering Healthy Ageing in Older Australians

Cromwell Property Group Foundation is supporting Live Well, Age Well led by University of Newcastle Priority Research Centre for Generational Health and Ageing.

News • 03 Sep 2019

University Research Shines on the World Stage

Update on ERA research results and philanthropic donations to research 2019

News • 03 Sep 2019

Breakthrough for Brain Cancer Research

University of Newcastle researchers have made a significant breakthrough in brain cancer research following generous philanthropic support from McDonald Jones Foundation

News • 02 Sep 2019

Ikara 2019 Challengers Hit the Trail

Ikara-Flinders Ranges Challengers have started their 100km trek

News • 08 Apr 2019

National Recognition for a Special Family

The Bill and Iris Burges Trust received the Great Australian Philanthropy Award 2018

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