Engagement

The SMART community engagement program with the know-how to inspire, inform and involve young people in STEM. For 21 years, the University has been opening young people’s minds to the questions and curiosities of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program is (STEM) through its ground-breaking SMART (Science, Maths and Real Technology) program.

Generous philanthropic support from University staff, alumni, community members and local organisations have helped the Family Action Centre at the University to expand its work with children in vulnerable communities.

Students and staff joined the Broke community in a traditional cultural burn to experience how Aboriginal land management practices enhance the health of the land and its people.

Warlga Ngurra Community Centre in Newcastle can expand their programs of community support and learning thanks to generous philanthropic support from Hunter Water.

The University of Newcastle and Greater Bank have announced a five-year partnership.

Upper Hunter communities will benefit from a new philanthropic partnership.

Your support for the 2017 Larapinta Trail Challenge has funded an outreach program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

There were many great milestones in 1978 – from the world’s first IVF baby to the first cellular mobile phone. Joining the 40th birthday celebrations this year is our very own 2NURFM – Newcastle’s first FM and now leading ‘easy listening’ community radio station, which began broadcasting in March 1978.

$1.4 million to help young Australians develop healthy eating habits

You made over 1,000 donations across nine countries to support the Larapinta Trail Challenge 2017 – thank you all!

Following on from the success of last year’s Larapinta Trail Challenge, you are invited to support Indigenous education, equity and social justice and experience an unforgettable trek through the Australian outback.