Science and Technology
by Shahni Wellington
From leading sustainability technology, to treating cancer, and revolutionising education – the University of Newcastle is changing the game.
Health and Wellbeing
by Rosemarie Milsom
Australia’s first Indigenous surgeon, Associate Professor Dr Kelvin Kong is committed to empowering communities and removing barriers that prevent access to critical healthcare services.
Education
Speech pathology students are playing an important role in the establishment of a new community-centred program to improve outcomes for children in regional NSW.
by Gemma Wolk
For many young refugees, the collision of their old and new lives transpires in the schoolyard. Helping our educators create spaces of belonging is more important than ever.
Arts, Culture and Society
How the story of the Irukandji carried Jasmine Miikika Craciun's talents from the rippling shores of Newcastle to the Olympic waves of Japan.
People in the Hunter and around the country are using a unique community program to keep Indigenous languages alive.
Environment
Citizen scientists are teaming up with University of Newcastle researchers leading Australia’s effort to prevent the extinction of precious amphibians.
by Carmen Swadling
Every day in Ethiopia 27 to 33 women die due to birth-related complications. Teketo Tegegne has made it his life’s purpose to protect new mothers and future generations.
How a virtual glimpse into the world's oldest civilisation changed the course of one refugee's journey.
Wage theft, harassment, immediate dismissal. A stark look at the challenges facing hospitality workers.
Our Communities
by Melinda Schneider
In 2018, Australian country music icon Melinda Schneider suddenly found herself in the paralysing grip of depression. Now she's helping other Australians find their way back from the brink.
Meet the kindy kids and aged care residents in the Hunter region who, after months of written letters back and forth, found the COVID silver lining.
