September 2023

Steel is a vital material for modern life, making the reduction of emissions during the steel making process essential in meeting future demand and promoting sustainable development across the globe. The steel industry is actively exploring strategies to improve its sustainability, with options including adopting more efficient technologies, utilising renewable energy sources, increasing the use of recycled materials, and unlocking the potential of novel methods to process lower grade ores.

Still buzzing from seeing their newfound heroes, the Matildas, achieve amazing World Cup success, a group of 200 female students hit the field at Industree Stadium, Gosford to participate in Maths with Mariners.

The Honourable Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science, today visited the University of Newcastle to officially open the new ResTech facility.

Working with Gen Z, using research to drive economic and social impact and industry transformation in the Hunter were key topics up for discussion as more than 300 local industry leaders gathered today for the University of Newcastle’s first Industry Open Day.

Through an industry partnership, a Construction Management research team of the University of Newcastle was successful in winning a grant of $620,000 to establish a Centre for Construction Safety and Well-being (CCSW) at the School of Architecture and Built Environment.

The University of Newcastle supports an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.

Softball player Callum Beashel has been awarded the University’s most prestigious sporting honour, Sportsperson of the Year, at the University of Newcastle’s Sports Awards held last night at the Conservatorium of Music.

Electrochemical engineer, Dr Jessica Allen has been recognised with a NSW 2023 Young Tall Poppy Science Award for her outstanding contribution to science communication.

Nominations for the Employability Excellence Awards close on Friday 15 September

Australian Catholic women are echoing their international sisters’ hunger for church reform, new research has shown.

In recognition for outstanding design and innovation, the Delprat Cottage and Gardens has been awarded a Good Design Award Gold Winner Accolade in the Architectural Design category at the 2023 Australian Good Design Awards.

Seven initiatives are set to receive vital funds, with the University of Newcastle’s Gifting Day raising more than $230,000 through the support of 566 donors and ambassadors.