July 2023

News • 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.

News • 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.

News • 28 Jul 2023

Long before women police officers came police 'matrons': who were they and what did they do?

This year marks a significant milestone for women in policing: the 125th anniversary of the first official recognition of a police matron in Australia. However, women worked in this role for at least 50 years before receiving official recognition.

News • 27 Jul 2023

Band Comp 2023 Entries Now Open

We are searching for the best soloists and duos, new bands, and established artists that Newcastle has to offer! Band Comp is back for 2023 and applications are now open to all students!

News • 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.

News • 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.

News • 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.

News • 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.

News • 19 Jul 2023

Slingshotting innovative ideas from concept to market

Viv Jayachandran, alumnus of the University of Newcastle and participant in I2N’s VMS program, is a cofounder of Jaegersoft, specialising in designing and building high-end bespoke software solutions, utilising modern technologies to solve complex business problems.

News • 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.

News • 14 Jul 2023

Algorithmic Justice Symposium

On Friday 14 July 2023, the Centre for Law and Social Justice hosted its Algorithmic Justice Symposium at the University of Newcastle Sydney Campus.

News • 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.

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