June 2023

The University of Newcastle in partnership with the Lowitja Institute has received just under $3 million in federal funding to establish a new committee to help improve health outcomes for First Nations people.

The University of Newcastle has ranked equal 173rd in the world in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, jumping 19 places.

The Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered program has been recognised on the international stage, with Dr Lee Ashton (School of Education) awarded ‘best oral presentation’ at the 2023 International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Conference in Sweden.

Hundreds of primary and secondary students will be welcomed at the University of Newcastle next week, with one group travelling more than 1,000 kilometres to take part in the Children’s University On-Campus program.

With international travel back on the agenda, the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing is pleased to be supporting students on their immersion trips throughout the Asia-Pacific.

From protecting data to protecting threatened species, two diverse University of Newcastle research projects have been successful in the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC)-funded Linkage Projects.

An international ranking of leading scholars has been announced, with neurogastroenterologist Laureate Professor Nick Talley recognised for his influential contributions to medicine.

Neil Foster was interviewed by Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle, to discuss significant law cases. The interview provides a comparison between legal systems in Australia and the United States.

Clinical psychologist, Professor Lynne McCormack shares information to help individuals and the community understand grief and trauma following the tragic bus crash in the Hunter Valley.

The University of Newcastle proudly congratulates the achievements of all Australians recognised in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours, particularly those who are part of the University’s diverse community.

Experts from across the nation are tackling brain cancer head on with collaboration front and centre following the inaugural symposium of the University of Newcastle’s Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research.

University of Newcastle Legal Centre director Shaun McCarthy, who has formerly acted as Ms Folbigg's instructing solicitor, said he had heard from many of the students who helped him work on her case between 2013 and 2017.