2021

Earlier this month, I was offered the role of Chancellor of the University of Newcastle. Since that time, there have been a range of responses from people here on the Mid-North Coast where I live, and from people in the Hunter and beyond.

Aimed at dramatically intensifying Australia’s brain cancer research efforts, the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) has today announced a $7.5 million five-year philanthropic commitment to the University of Newcastle.

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.

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.

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 University of Newcastle Council has today announced that former Deputy Prime Minister The Hon. Mark Vaile AO will be the eighth Chancellor of the University of Newcastle.

The University of Newcastle 2020 Annual Report, tabled in NSW Parliament on 28 May 2021, reported a statutory surplus of $7.5m across its consolidated entities.

The University of Newcastle has cemented its commitment to renewed student, campus, and community amenities this week, with the confirmation of NUsport becoming a controlled entity of the University from 2021.