September 2020

The future for NSW depends on the reforms we make today and the NSW Productivity Commission, following their earlier discussion paper, has released the Continuing the Productivity Conversation Green Paper.

Today the University of Newcastle released details about the interim outcomes of its ‘Course Optimisation’ review of course structures.

OPINION: By Jake MacDonald, proud Ngarabal man and Indigenous Executive Support and Engagement Officer at the University of Newcastle

Led by Associate Professor Anthony Kiem from the School of Environmental and Life Sciences, this research will help better detect the beginning, end, spatial coverage, and intensity of droughts in Australia. This is a necessary first step in the development of adaptation strategies that reduce the economic, environmental, and social costs of droughts.

Join Professor Paul Dastoor and an expert panel as they explore the environmental reprieve that was one of the unexpected early outcomes of COVID-19.

Tropical cyclones have long been considered the most devastating weather phenomena to affect Australia.

Providing meaningful, hands on workplace experience that enhances the employability of its graduates, is a key focus of our University.

As an inaugural recipient of a DVC(A) Merit List Award for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Senior Lecturer in the Newcastle Business School, James Hunt, shares how he embeds our values of equity and excellence through his teaching, ensuring inclusivity of every student.

Having helped train more than 100 Indigenous doctors, the University of Newcastle’s Thurru Indigenous Health Unit is recruiting for its next intake of aspiring doctors.

We are very grateful to all our generous donors who choose to support women to reach their full potential.