October 2023

Over the last few months, we have been thrilled to welcome three new PhD scholars, funded under the UNESCO Chair in Equity, Social Justice and Higher Education at the University of Newcastle.

The University of Newcastle’s science programs have ranked as some of the best in the world, moving up in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Subject Rankings.

The University of Newcastle’s commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff has been officially recognised, with the University being named the first university in Australia to receive a ‘Cygnet Award’ for Indigenous Cultural Competency.

Associate Professor Amy Maguire was interviewed on The West Live on Friday 20 October 2023.

Palestinian civilians are in desperate need of food, water and medical aid - but the United Nations says the truck convoys that have crossed the border have only brought in about 3 per cent of what's needed.

Appeared in Newcastle Herald 20 October 2023.  Thousands of high school students in our region are now well into their HSC exams - an important milestone in the lives of Year 12 students.

University of Newcastle and the University of Wollongong (UOW) partnered with Business Illawarra and Business Hunter today to bring together more than 80 key government and industry stakeholders to discuss the best approach to drive economic and social change through innovation.

International humanitarian law – the law of armed conflict – aims to constrain how wars are fought. It is designed to protect noncombatants and limit the means of warfare. As each hour brings news of further horror in the Israel-Hamas conflict, what role should international law be playing? And does it actually have any capacity to constrain the behaviour of the combatants?

"We chose to donate through the University of Newcastle because of our close association with both Newcastle and the University."

University Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans, will retire at the end of the year following more than 10 years at the helm of our University Council.

Associate Professor Amy Maguire was interviewed on ‘Speak Up Kōrerotia’ - a radio show centred on human rights issues. Speak Up  Kōrerotia offers a forum to promote the issues facing New Zealanders, providing a voice to affected communities.

With support from many generous donors to the 2023 LGBTQIA+ Shaping Futures Scholarship, Bachelor of Social Work (honours) student Luke is sharing his unique perspectives to help others.