December 2024

Motivated to become a nurse after helping care for her mum, Aradhana knew she wanted to dedicate her life to supporting people when they need it most.

Finding the body is vital in any murder investigation. PhD graduate, Victoria (Tori) Berezowski’s research focused on innovative techniques to help locate hidden graves.

Inspired by her father’s career and choosing to follow in his footsteps, Maddie Huynh is graduating with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours).

University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky said Dr John Peschar will be missed by many across the region.

It’s been ten years since Alex McKinnon’s on-field spinal injury ended his career as a professional rugby league player, but today he fulfils a goal from a different field – earning a university degree.

Printed Solar, a 100% recyclable solar material developed by researchers at the University of Newcastle, is helping power Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres world tour thanks to a collaboration between the iconic band, Kardinia Energy (the technology's commercialisation partner), and the University’s Centre for Organic Electronics (COE).

More than 3,700 students, including doctors, teachers, psychologists and engineers will be celebrated over five huge days and 13 inspiring ceremonies as the University of Newcastle hosts its largest graduation ever this week.

Failing doesn’t make you a failure, and it’s not a reason to give up on your dream. That’s what Shelby Edwards discovered while studying medicine at the University of Newcastle.

An ARC Grant has been awarded to  a team that includes Professor Erica Wanless, Professor Alister Page, and Professor Adam McCluskey for "A Self-Driving Automated Molecular Synthesis and Formulation Platform".

The University of Newcastle’s Dr Renee Goreham has been named one of Australia’s new Superstars of STEM, joining a select group of 60 scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians recognised for their contributions to the field and their commitment to inspiring future generations.

Ms Ruyen Sarah Voon, a highly accomplished digital media professional and alumna of the University of Newcastle, has won the Young Entrepreneur Award at the 2024 Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (MAAC) Alumni Awards.

James Brown-Miles, a PhD candidate in the MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research celebrated an important milestone in his study on Wednesday November 27 with his first recruited patient undergoing an MRI scan at the HMRI Imaging Centre.