September 2024

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?

In February 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) published, for the first time, the gender pay gaps of almost 5,000 employers. At a recent event, members of the HunterWiSE Network explored the factors that contribute to the gender pay gap, and actions that are being taken to close the divide.

Almost 350,000 tonnes of dry biosolids, or treated sludge from wastewater, are generated annually in Australia. This is a significant potential new nutrient source for the agriculture industry. However, heavy metals and emerging contaminants, particularly PFAS, found in biosolids is putting a considerable constraint on its use.

Hundreds of higher education professionals, academics, industry and policy leaders are set to arrive in Newcastle as the University of Newcastle prepares to host the Times High Education (THE) Campus LIVE ANZ Conference 2024.

Researchers at the recently renamed, BHP Centre of Sustainable Steelmaking Research (SSR) have been working in close collaboration with BHP and partners in developing pathways to near zero GHG emission ironmaking in support of decarbonising the hard to abate steel sector.

On 16 September 2024, the Centre for Law and Social Justice co-hosted a panel on family law reform in collaboration with We Gotchu Girl (WGG). The panel explored key issues affecting family law including domestic violence protections, the role of legal professionals, and ongoing reforms in this space.

University of Newcastle Chancellor, Patricia Forsythe, AM has announced the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky’s contract has been extended until the end of 2028.

At its meeting on 30 August 2024, the University Council passed a special resolution approving an increase in the number of its elected student members.

An internationally renowned soprano, Indigenous health pioneer, and an award-winning screenwriter were among those recognised at last night’s annual celebration of the University of Newcastle Alumni Excellence Awards.

The University of Newcastle’s Newcastle Business School announces the establishment of a newly reframed External Advisory Board.