September 2024

A newly funded philanthropic scholarship to study the nocturnal movements of shorebird communities within the Port Stephens and Hunter estuaries is set to reveal more about the foraging behaviours of our native shorebirds than ever before.

Harold ‘Peter’ Pickhover was a pioneering broadcaster in Newcastle. Thirty years on, a gift in his Will to the University of Newcastle to support 2NURFM continues to nurture new talent and kickstart careers in broadcasting.

A unique exhibition which explores Australia’s complex relationship with coal mining has been recognised with a gold accolade in the prestigious 2024 Australian Good Design Awards.

The experience of a lifetime awaited 27 Scholars from the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program who travelled to China for a 12-day cultural immersion earlier this year to broaden their global awareness, connect with other cultures and gain insight into life in China.

Professor Susan Ledger, Dean of Education and Head of School, and the dedicated School of Education staff at the University of Newcastle, are extremely proud to be celebrating 75 years of leading innovative teacher education programs for schools within the region.

Mariam Mohammed is the Co-founder of MoneyGirl, a startup dedicated to improving women's financial literacy and empowerment. MoneyGirl believes that every woman deserves the freedom to make her own decisions, and the knowledge to make the best decisions for her wellbeing.

Thanks to generous support of the Vera Deacon Regional History Fund, the University of Newcastle Library has welcomed its first-ever Creative in Residence to bring more of our region’s history to light.

Generous funding from The McCusker Charitable Foundation is helping University of Newcastle researchers use artificial intelligence (AI) to fast-track treatment innovations for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

For 50 years, Open Foundation has been a beacon of hope and opportunity for people of the Hunter and Central Coast regions. The first pathway program in Australia, Open Foundation has enabled tens of thousands of students who don’t have the qualifications required for direct entry into university to begin their higher education journey, helping them to develop their skills, realise their dreams and achieve their goals.

Thanks to your outstanding generosity, our community has once again helped shape a better, fairer and more sustainable tomorrow through the University's 2024 Gifting Day.

The University of Newcastle is proudly continuing its commitment to engagement in the Pacific region, with representatives signing an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) in Samoa this week. As part of the five-year agreement, both parties will work together to address critical needs in clean energy and coastal resilience through research and training.

The University of Newcastle’s Grand Challenge is back, posing the question – what can we do to work towards a future of net zero carbon emissions?