December 2014

News • 19 Dec 2014

Uni4You success

Four adults have successfully completed the Uni4You program and will commence the University of Newcastle's (UON) enabling program, Open Foundation, in 2015.

News • 19 Dec 2014

Academic collaboration boosts international relationship

The University of Newcastle (UON) and De La Salle University of the Philippines have signed a Memorandum of Agreement under the Australia Awards Scholarships institutional partnership framework, to offer study and exchange opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate students.

News • 16 Dec 2014

UON accolades for teaching excellence

The University of Newcastle has received two Australian Awards for University Teaching, recognising quality teaching practice and outstanding contributions to student learning.

News • 16 Dec 2014

UON awarded for exceptional teaching

The University of Newcastle has received two Australian Awards for University Teaching, recognising quality teaching practice and outstanding contributions to student learning.

News • 15 Dec 2014

How Christmas pudding evolved with Australia

Dr Nancy Cushing and Dr Julie McIntyre, historians from the University of Newcastle's School of Humanities and Social Science, look at how Christmas pudding evolved with Australia in The Conversation.

News • 9 Dec 2014

UON staff meet Italian PM

A number of UON staff met Italy's Prime Minister at a post-G20 function in Sydney in November.

News • 9 Dec 2014

Vice-Chancellor's Awards Winners

Each year the University of Newcastle celebrates the remarkable achievements of our staff at the Vice-Chancellor's Awards ceremony.

News • 8 Dec 2014

Lync rollout complete

A busy two month period for IT Services has seen Microsoft Lync deployed to more than 6500 staff.

News • 8 Dec 2014

Changes to Telstra mobile services

Important information regarding new mobile and data plan services for staff

News • 8 Dec 2014

School's in for Summer

Girls' Choices Summer School was the first and will be the last university experience for a student about to graduate with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Newcastle.

News • 8 Dec 2014

Wollotuka Yarning Circle on Constitutional Recognition

The Wollotuka Institute will host a 'yarning circle' at the Birabahn Building on December 11 to discuss constitutional recognition.

News • 8 Dec 2014

Harking back: the ancient pagan festivities in our Christmas rituals

Professor Marguerite Johnson , from the University of Newcastle's School of Humanities and Social Science, talks about the ancient historical traditions of Christmas in The Conversation.

Next