May 2022

The Minister for the Public Service, Ben Morton has today announced that the Australian Public Service (APS) will partner with the University of Newcastle to deliver a new university Academy Campus.

The University of Newcastle has welcomed today’s Federal Government announcement of $50 million in funding to produce clean energy and recycling innovations through the creation of the Australian Trailblazer Recycling and Clean Energy (ATRaCE) Program.

A new scholarship delivered by Oceanex Energy will support University of Newcastle research into renewable energy options, and offshore wind farming specifically.

The University of Newcastle has welcomed a $15 million investment from the NSW Government for a Decarbonisation Innovation Hub that will help fast-track research, development and commercialisation to drive solutions for a low emissions economy.

Playing cricket – Trobriand style  – has provided first year anthropology students with the opportunity to have a six-week authentic ethnographic experience.

Studiosity is an online learning assistance service for students that delivers personal, timely, online support.

A distinguished Australian scientist has been chosen to lead a global effort to end pollution of the world’s food-growing soils.

The largest and longest-running women’s health study ever conducted in Australia is looking to recruit at least 1000 migrant women to ensure the study accurately reflects Australia’s current population.

Sustainability is at the core of the University’s values and the latest rankings from Times Higher Education Impact Rankings show the university continues to be a world leader in sustainability.

This week's Greater Sydney Commission Research Workshop hosted by the University of Newcastle was an important step towards developing the research strategy needed to support delivery of the six cities plan.

The University has established its third flagship research institute: the Institute for Regional Futures.

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has announced the creation of 19 new research programs. The new programs will study a wide range of health issues relevant to our communities.