June 2021

The NUW Alliance – a grouping of four leading Australian universities – welcomed news of the NSW Government’s $1.15 billion commitment to start building the Bradfield city centre, alongside the coming Western Sydney international airport.

The region’s premier swimming and aquatic facility reopened today, much to the delight of athletes, recreational swimmers, families, students, and the broader community.

The University of Newcastle congratulates all Australians recognised in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours, in particular those belonging to the University’s esteemed community.

Statement from Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky AO on the safe return of international students to Newcastle

Current research focused on creating the next generation of sustainable food and nutrition services will be served up at the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast Campus on June 17 and 18.

At our request to learn more about him, incoming Chancellor The Hon. Mark Vaile AO has provided the below message:

Given the scientific consensus that an urgent and significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is required to avoid catastrophic environmental and economic consequences, Newcastle Law School encourages its students, alumni and staff to support efforts to promote immediate and sustained action to reduce emissions. Here are some recent developments that illustrate how members of the Newcastle Law School community have been taking up this challenge.

In a challenging year, the University of Newcastle has maintained its position among the world’s Top 200 universities in the prestigious 2022 QS World University Rankings, released today.

Two University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded prestigious Australian-American Fulbright Scholarships, along with the University's sponsored Distinguished Chair award in 2021

Associate Professor Hannah Power has been awarded a 2021 Young Tall Poppy from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS).

Renowned Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon and University of Newcastle Associate Professor Kelvin Kong, has been awarded the 2021 Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) Medal.

The ‘Multiversity’ will today announce scholarships and launch course offerings that combine university and vocational education, and workplace training in an Australia-first model to support new jobs at the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.