Copyright ownership
Generally the creator of a work would own the copyright in the work, but there are some exceptions:
- employment (view the University's IP Policy)
- commissions and/or general contracts
- Crown (government) copyright (PDF)
- performers' rights
Copyright owners have exclusive rights for their works, and can control the use of them by others:
- reproduction
- adaptation
- performance
- publication
- communication
Further reading:
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.