October 2021

As world leaders commence conversations in Glasgow for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, residents of the Hunter, Illawarra and Far West are being asked to contribute their thoughts on the future of energy in New South Wales.

Newcastle scale-up CEO shares his story of building out a global tech firm through to their recent acquisition at I2N's Startup Stories

Let’s take away the buildings, peel back the tarmac, silence the thrum of industry, fill in the tunnels that undermine the City of Newcastle and begin with what was.

The Hunter region’s growth, economic diversification and social cohesion are at the heart of a Memorandum of Understanding signed today between the University of Newcastle and Port of Newcastle.

Six University of Newcastle researchers have secured nearly $1million in Heart Foundation funding to research the causes, prevention, and treatment of heart disease, stroke and related conditions.

Don't miss your opportunity to vote and engage with your University community! Voting closes 5pm Friday, October 22.

The New Futures Hackathon for Water Security saw seven teams learn from water security experts from Hunter Water, City of Newcastle, Hunter H2O, and the University of Newcastle before embarking on a 10 hour “hack” to evolve their ideas into a viable, technological solution.

Join us for a full week of Open Access events from Monday the 25th to Friday 29th October.

Associate Professor Sally McFadden was one of a number of pre-startups and startups linked to NSW universities who pitched their solutions to global challenges at the NSW Pearcey Awards University Pitch Competition securing prize money and mentorship.

Help our new students settle in at uni.

The University of Newcastle’s bargaining sessions continued this week with negotiations focussed on how the new agreements can support our university’s goals of equity, sustainability and excellence.

Statement from Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky AO on the release of the NSW Government’s Hydrogen Strategy