The world needs new
New is the breakthrough that gives us hope. New is the vision of our world, thriving. New is a vision for a better world.
The world needs new
The promise of a better future for our world lies in finding innovative solutions for the world’s greatest problems. Our world-class research drives the kind of innovation and discovery that challenges conventional thinking. Our research breaks new ground and changes lives.
See how the University of Newcastle is meeting these problems head on.
New turns a sea sponge into a solution
Associate Professor Chris Scarlett believes the sea sponge holds undiscovered chemical compounds that could unlock new therapies for pancreatic cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease. He’s hopeful the oceans’ secrets will one day yield a cure.
New gives him a voice
Dr Sally Hewat’s work has helped Vietnamese children with speech disabilities to communicate with their families and friends—some for the first time in their lives. Today, she’s assisting to establish the first speech therapy training programs in Vietnam that will enable teachers and health practitioners there to carry on her work.
New brings life to the virtual world
University of Newcastle researchers and IT Innovation Team have developed a first-of-its-kind project using Virtual Reality as a training tool for our midwifery students. Road to Birth projects a life-size expecting mother before students’ eyes, letting them explore and observe the baby’s development throughout pregnancy and preparing them to address critical health issues.
New speaks out
Bachelor of Development Studies and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) student Irini Kassas was recently honored as Newcastle's Young Citizen of the Year (2018). Irini has represented the University of Newcastle at the United Nations and multiple international forums—challenging issues and forging global connections.
New changes lives
Nursing graduate Kate Tolhurst is an advocate for basic health care globally. During her degree, Kate traveled to Zambia and worked in a women’s clinic—delivering babies and shepherding them to full health. After graduation, she travelled to South America to educate schoolchildren on basic health care. In both places, she learned the value of listening to and advocating for her patients.
New attacks melanoma with the common cold
Professor Darren Shafren has developed CAVATAK, an investigational anti-cancer therapy, after he discovered that the common cold virus had the potential to infect and kill cancer cells. Currently in global trials, CAVATAK may forever change the way we treat cancer.
New captures the imagination
Mechanical engineering graduate Yasser Hamed is helping revolutionise the art of animation. He leads a team that is responsible for the physics that animate large numbers of characters or objects in Disney films. His groundbreaking contributions to animation were recently recognised with filmmaking’s highest honor: an invitation to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
New raises the game
When Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science graduate and current PhD Student Tye McGann isn’t shooting hoops for the Central Coast Crusaders, he’s pioneering new ways to improve the game. Funded by the NBA and GE health care, Tye’s post-graduate work uses groundbreaking GPS technology to better understand the demands placed on the body during a basketball game.
The world needs new
The promise of a better future for our world lies in finding innovative solutions for the world’s greatest problems. Our world-class research drives the kind of innovation and discovery that challenges conventional thinking. Our research breaks new ground and changes lives.
See how the University of Newcastle is meeting these problems head on.
New attacks melanoma with the common cold
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New asks what others don't
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New powers a better tomorrow
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New gives him a voice
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New turns a sea sponge into a solution
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New captures the imagination
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New brings life to the virtual world
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New clears contaminants
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New changes stroke outcomes
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New needs you
New needs your curiosity, your passion, your optimism. It needs those who are excitedly entrepreneurial and those eager to have impact. To do good things, to make good things, invent good things. It needs those who are on the verge of breaking through, and who dream of shaping a brighter future for all.
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New doesn’t just happen. It takes the right people to chase it. Just like our students, who’ve each brought new into our world.
New Connects
Daisy is finding new opportunities in accounting and finance
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New Builds
Lily is designing for social justice through architecture
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New Creates
Liam’s entrepreneurial spirit has led to a new fashion business
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New Illuminates
Thandi’s work in communications is empowering change
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New Speaks Out
Irini is enabling positive social change through community services
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New Engages
James is giving kids new skills in computing and technology
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New Enhances
Mikahlia is bringing dynamic new perspectives to education
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New Progresses
Eric’s engineering projects find new ways to safeguard our lives
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New Changes Lives
Kate is educating and advocating for basic health and medical services globally
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New Champions
Elise is pursuing law to be a voice for justice and equality
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New Motivates
Nathan is forging new career paths in science and the environment
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New Sings Out
Jacob is inspiring the next generation of voices in our society
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New Advances
Tye’s Central Coast based research is finding new dimensions in sports science
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New Perseveres
Daniel completed Open Foundation and is now unlocking new opportunities in business
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