December 2018
December 2018 • 12 Dec 2018
NHMRC awards $12.4 million to 14 Newcastle projects
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has awarded the University of Newcastle more than $12.4 million to support 14 projects that are aiming to solve some of the world’s most critical health problems and improve the lives of millions of Australians.
December 2018 • 6 Dec 2018
$1.5 million project aiming to deliver ‘precision rehabilitation’
A new decision-making tool being developed in a major research project at the University of Newcastle (UON) and Hunter Medical Research Institute is set to give patients better and more personalised rehabilitation interventions after knee replacement surgery.
December 2018 • 5 Dec 2018
Gender equity progress earns esteemed Bronze Award
Concerted effort and commitment to improve gender equity and diversity within the workplace have earned the University of Newcastle an esteemed higher education sector award and official accreditation.
December 2018 • 4 Dec 2018
$2.4 million program partnership to empower girls in sport
The NSW Government will invest $2.4 million in a statewide rollout of the University of Newcastle’s award-winning lifestyle program Dads And Daughters Exercising and Empowered (DADEE).
December 2018 • 3 Dec 2018
Ground breaking achievement for local soil researcher
Soil science researcher Professor Nanthi Bolan has been named on the Global Highly Cited Researchers List 2018, just in time for World Soil Day this Wednesday 5 December.
December 2018 • 3 Dec 2018
Pledge to drive gender equality journey in higher education
In a progressive move to expedite the journey to equality in the workplace, the University of Newcastle has introduced a Gender Equality Leadership Pledge, inviting all staff to support the initiative.
December 2018 • 3 Dec 2018
Turning to our students - Dec 2018
As the year draws to a close, I’d like to thank colleagues across the Division, and the University, who have worked hard to establish so many important new initiatives, and refine existing initiatives as part of the Education Redesign Project, while also keeping the ‘business as usual’ element on track. This important ground work has set the scene for the next phase of change, which will be a focus in 2019.
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.