April 2014

PhD student Nadia Zakrzewski has just journeyed for 26 hrs straight to help raise funds for an event called Coast Trek.

Currently featured in the Gallery Shop is local ceramicist Sandra Burgess, with porcelain vessels and delicate papercuts.

The challenge of making children & young people's participation realNigel Thomas is Professor of Childhood & Youth Research at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. He is also Director of The Centre for Children & Young People's Participation, and is also an Adjunct Professor at Southern Cross Uni.

Pitching an idea is a huge part of industrial design, but it's the kind of thing that can only be learnt through experience.

A new clean energy system launched today will demonstrate cost savings in electricity generation for remote mining and industrial sites and rural communities.

Our #uonthemove photo competition generated a fantastic response with 96 entries capturing different aspects of our University 'on the move'.

University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen, has welcomed the report of the review of the Demand Driven Funding System released by the Australian Government, and the recommendations for the expansion and improvement of the system.

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, with support from the University of Newcastle, is the first school in New South Wales to deliver a revolutionary accelerated learning program developed in the United States.

Two outstanding young scholars from the University of Newcastle have been awarded competitive Indigenous scholarships to continue their studies at Oxford and Cambridge – ranked among the world's most prestigious universities.

The following excerpts from Nathan West's personal statement for the Roberta Sykes Scholarship explain his plans to influence a range of benefits for Indigenous Australia:

The following excerpts from Jessica Buck's personal statement for the Charlie Perkins Scholarship explain her drive to close the Aboriginal health gap: