2018

For as long as she can remember, Breanna Worth has been moving furniture around her bedroom and coming up with new designs for the family home.

With gender equity gaining more attention than ever before, the focus has moved to a more holistic view where both women and men have a critical role to play in challenging the status quo, and the benefits are both real and immediate.

The historic first cohort of Ma & Morley Scholars visited China for an immersion experience designed to emulate Jack Ma’s life-changing first visit to Newcastle.

Thank you to every one of you who recognised the potential in our students and generously helped them to shine through our recent end of financial year appeal.

Cubic Defence Australia is partnering with the University of Newcastle on training and career pathways for simulation.

Recognised for its outstanding support of international students, a University of Newcastle initiative has won the NSW International Student Award for community engagement in the education provider category.

A love of technology and a passion for music has launched Alex Fairclough on an exciting trajectory.

After working in the private business sector for more than 30 years, Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development student, Willow Forsyth, said she welcomed the opportunity to diversify her skill set at a world class university.

Around 400 staff and friends of the University joined outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen in the Great Hall on Friday 21 September to say thank you and farewell at the end of her seven years leading the institution.

The University of Newcastle has proudly supported and celebrated Right to Know Week NSW since 2014. The aim of the week is to reach out to our staff, students and community to improve the understanding of the GIPA Act and to raise awareness of a person’s right to access government information.

“I hope to give back to others by speaking at rural schools and explaining that being at a disadvantage doesn’t have to be a hindrance. It can be a driver of determination” – Jack Roberts, First year Bachelor of Commerce student, and one of four University of Newcastle students already benefiting from generous philanthropic support received from Hunter Water.

Since 2015, UON has been working toward sustainable investment processes and practices to measure and improve the environmental and social impacts of our investment portfolio.