2023
News • 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.
News • 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.
News • 7 Jul 2023
Team Wollotuka blitz Indigenous Nationals, including award for most promising talent
Indigenous Nationals 2023 have wrapped up with another stellar performance from the University of Newcastle’s Wollotuka team, finishing 4th out of 33 competing universities.
News • 6 Jul 2023
Official launch of the Newcastle APS Academy Campus at University of Newcastle
Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Women and the Public Service, launched the first Australian Public Service (APS) Academy Campus at the University of Newcastle today. The launch welcomes the first group of entry-level data and digital participants and demonstrates the APS’s commitment to reaching talent outside Canberra.
News • 4 Jul 2023
Asthma study to test effectiveness of smart inhalers
A pilot study will investigate the effectiveness and affordability of smart inhaler devices for improving asthma management of children in the Hunter and New England regions.
News • 3 Jul 2023
Professor Kelvin Kong named 2023 National NAIDOC Person of the Year
The University of Newcastle, Hunter Medical Research Institute and Hunter New England Local Health District extend their heartfelt congratulations to Professor Kelvin Kong for being awarded the prestigious 2023 National NAIDOC Person of the Year at the NAIDOC Week Awards Ceremony in Brisbane on Saturday night.
News • 30 Jun 2023
Almost $3m grant secured for sector-first in Indigenous health research
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.
News • 28 Jun 2023
University Leaps Ahead in World Ranking
The University of Newcastle has ranked equal 173rd in the world in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, jumping 19 places.
News • 28 Jun 2023
Cross-country success: Menindee students arrive at University of Newcastle
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.
News • 27 Jun 2023
ARC Linkage funding awarded to protect data and threatened species
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.
News • 16 Jun 2023
Self-care and seeking support in dark days
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.
News • 13 Jun 2023
2023 King’s Birthday Honours celebrates outstanding Australians
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.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.