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Science and Engineering Challenge celebrates National Finals
More than 240 High School students from eight schools across the country put their STEM skills to the test at the national finals of The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC).
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Celebrating 25 Years of the Science and Engineering Challenge
On Thursday 30 October, we celebrated 25 incredible years of the Science and Engineering Challenge at a special anniversary dinner hosted at The University of Newcastle, Australia.
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University team takes out Eureka Prize for STEM inclusion
The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge team has won an Australian Museum Eureka Prize, recognising its outstanding work in creating opportunities for students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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Science and Engineering Challenge students chart career paths with Boeing guidance
Attending a Science and Engineering Challenge inspired Ella Leydon to study STEM in senior school. She is now a systems engineer for Boeing and has recently given back to the SEC by volunteering at a Science and Engineering Challenge event in Brisbane.
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$1.9m funding boost for the Next Gen STEM program in schools
The University of Newcastle’s acclaimed Science and Engineering Challenge has been awarded $1.9 million funding as part of the Australian Government’s School Pathways Program.
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25 years of STEM engagement in 2025 for the Science and Engineering Challenge!
The Science and Engineering Challenge began events in 2000 and since then has reached over 480 000 students, inspiring them to take up STEM studies in senior school and gain the skills they needed to enter tertiary STEM studies. In 2025 they celebrate their 25th year of engaging students in STEM.
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