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The Gift is our philanthropic magazine. Be inspired by the remarkable stories of lives being changed and solutions being discovered thanks to the wonderful generosity of our many supporters who give through the University.
News • 17 Oct 2023
During tough times, it can be of great comfort to know you are not alone in your struggles. Thanks to the incredible vision and generous support from the Steve Waugh Foundation, families from all over Australia caring for children with rare, chronic and complex health conditions have experienced the joy of lasting friendships, strong social support and greater family connection through the SNUG retreat program.
News • 17 Oct 2023
With support from many generous donors to the 2023 LGBTQIA+ Shaping Futures Scholarship, Bachelor of Social Work (honours) student Luke is sharing his unique perspectives to help others.
News • 10 Oct 2023
More than forty years since the chance meeting at West Lake in Hangzhou, China that sparked the friendship between Jack Ma and the Morley family, a new generation of globally-minded aspiring leaders from the University of Newcastle visited China for a unique cultural exchange.
News • 31 Mar 2023
Alumni and friends from GHD tackle IRONMAN challenge to raise funds for scholarships to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
News • 30 Mar 2023
A new research grant from the J&K Wonderland Foundation is enabling University of Newcastle researchers to investigate whether schools in NSW are becoming less inclusive for children with disability.
News • 17 Oct 2023
As Australia’s best experts work harder than ever before to find a cure and give hope to everyone affected by brain cancer, we look back on a huge first year for the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre (MHF Centre) for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle.
News • 22 May 2023
Our friends at Mark Hughes Foundation have just released this year’s beanie designs! When you buy a beanie, all of the proceeds will support crucial brain cancer research and treatment.
News • 30 Mar 2023
A flagship science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach program has been awarded a prestigious 2022 United Nations Day Honour.
News • 18 Oct 2023
University Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans, will retire at the end of the year following more than 10 years at the helm of our University Council.
News • 11 Oct 2023
Will it, or won’t it? The nail-biting task of designing and launching their own glider has gripped thousands of high school students over the years as part of the Science and Engineering Challenge. This exhilarating activity has had a sustainable makeover thanks to a special partnership with Boeing.
News • 30 Mar 2023
Circle of connection: volunteers from out(fit), a not-for-profit organisation supported by the University of Newcastle, have teamed up with First Steps Count Child and Community Centre to build community connection with culture in Taree.
News • 18 Oct 2023
"We chose to donate through the University of Newcastle because of our close association with both Newcastle and the University."
News • 17 Oct 2023
From too much to not enough – water extremes like floods and droughts are just some of the ways climate risks are impacting our cities and regions.
News • 11 Oct 2023
Will it, or won’t it? The nail-biting task of designing and launching their own glider has gripped thousands of high school students over the years as part of the Science and Engineering Challenge. This exhilarating activity has had a sustainable makeover thanks to a special partnership with Boeing.
News • 18 Oct 2023
"We chose to donate through the University of Newcastle because of our close association with both Newcastle and the University."
News • 28 Mar 2023
Giving through the University has been a no-brainer for our family. Fidelma, our five kids and me sit down around the kitchen table every year and discuss where we are going to give back to the community. We appreciate that we are in a position to do this, and as my two daughters and I all went to Newcastle Uni it was a unanimous decision.
News • 20 Oct 2022
“My husband and I decided that we wanted to contribute to causes that are important to our family. We sat down with our two daughters, who are in their twenties, to talk about causes we are connected to and passionate about."
News • 26 Apr 2021
In 2020, our amazing community gave a record amount of philanthropic support to assist students, researchers and community programs at the University of Newcastle.
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