July 2023

July 2023 • 31 Jul 2023

$1m supports immunology and microbiology researchers

Two Newcastle scientists are among six promising researchers recognised with a prestigious NSW Government grant designed to support and build health and medical research talent in NSW.

July 2023 • 31 Jul 2023

Hunter Ambassadors fostering greater Financial Literacy

A group of Greater Bank employees from across regional NSW have again been enlisted to teach the important life skills of financial literacy to high school students across the state.

July 2023 • 27 Jul 2023

One thousand new teachers set to benefit from Quality Teaching Rounds

More than a thousand beginning teachers are set to benefit from a $5 million four-year agreement between the Australian Government and the University of Newcastle to expand the award-winning Quality Teaching Rounds (QTR) program.

July 2023 • 26 Jul 2023

University of Newcastle transfers 1A Jaques Street Ourimbah to Central Coast Council for community use

Central Coast Council is delighted to formally accept the land transfer at 1A Jaques Street Ourimbah from the University of Newcastle.

July 2023 • 24 Jul 2023

People from across the region expected to get a taste of university life at Central Coast Open Day

Hundreds of people from across the Central Coast region will get a taste of university life as the University of Newcastle opens its campus doors for the Central Coast Open Day on Saturday 29 July.

July 2023 • 21 Jul 2023

The role of resilience in Hayley's journey to becoming a teacher

As Hayley Thompson looked out at the sea of faces in attendance at the University of Newcastle’s School of Education graduation ceremony, she couldn’t help but take a moment to reflect.

July 2023 • 18 Jul 2023

First Health Innovation Living Lab opens in the Hunter

The Hunter’s first purpose-built Health Innovation Living Lab, located at John Hunter Hospital, has been officially unveiled to the community, supporting greater health research and innovation in the region.

July 2023 • 14 Jul 2023

Development Studies graduate makes a global mark

Like many school leavers, Nick wasn’t exactly sure what he wanted to do after he left school. He worked a few different jobs, did some travelling, and then tried his hand in a trade apprenticeship before deciding he wanted to enrol in university. It was this decision that ultimately led him to find his passion for humanitarian studies.

July 2023 • 14 Jul 2023

Port Stephens Coaches, University of Newcastle and Foton Mobility Distribution join forces in Electric Bus Trial

Leading Hunter Region transport operator Port Stephens Coaches is coming together with Zero Emissions transport supplier Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD) and University of Newcastle, to run a short trial of a Battery Electric City Bus (BEV).

July 2023 • 13 Jul 2023

A midwife's passion is born

Agatha was 11 years old and living in her home country, Nigeria, West Africa, when she learnt first-hand what a midwife was.

July 2023 • 13 Jul 2023

Global Indigenous Studies graduate inspired by her community, to help her community

For proud Gommeroi woman, Kyiesha Faulkner, her family was her biggest inspiration and motivation to study a Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies combined with Law.

July 2023 • 11 Jul 2023

1,400 students from around Australia and the world set to graduate

More than 1,400 students will celebrate the culmination of their studies at the University of Newcastle graduation ceremonies this week.

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