2024

News • 6 Mar 2024

Inaugural Showcase debuts cutting-edge solar and hydrogen technologies

More than 200 industry, government officials, researchers, start-ups and university staff came together yesterday to celebrate the achievements of the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) program.

News • 1 Mar 2024

The policing of LGBTQI+ people casts a long, dark shadow. Marching at Mardi Gras must be backed up with real change

Public trust and confidence in NSW Police has been sorely tested in the past two weeks. The charging of a police officer with the murders of a Sydney gay couple, Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, has seen shock turn to grief and then anger.

News • 28 Feb 2024

Pain-free diabetes test wins Shaping Australia Award

A revolutionary biosensor poised to change the treatment of diabetes forever, has been crowned winner of the prestigious Shaping Australia ‘Problem Solver’ Award.

News • 28 Feb 2024

Students and teachers host a big party for language lovers

For the first time on Callaghan campus, UON students and teaching staff across Modern Languages and Linguistics hosted a welcome party that brought together more than 120 language enthusiasts from the local communities.

News • 28 Feb 2024

City of Newcastle and University Expands Region’s Art and Culture Commitment

City of Newcastle and the University of Newcastle have today announced a new cultural partnership that will see the two organisations working together to expand the region's art capabilities.

News • 28 Feb 2024

A lot of Hurt and Anger: How the Queer Community Feels Let Down by NSW Police

Despite a 26-year tradition of officers marching at Mardi Gras, the Paddington alleged murders have brought growing discontent with the force to a head

News • 27 Feb 2024

Bodies found in NSW Investigation

There's been a breakthrough in the investigation of the alleged murders of Sydney couple Luke Davies and Jesse Baird. Police have recovered two bodies from a property in rural New South Wales. Meanwhile, debate continues over whether NSW Police should be allowed to march in Mardi Gras.

News • 27 Feb 2024

National University Teaching Awards celebrate outstanding educators at the University of Newcastle

Five University of Newcastle academics have been honoured with the prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching.

News • 26 Feb 2024

Ministers Visit University of Newcastle Tax Clinic

On Wednesday, February 21st, the University of Newcastle Tax Clinic alongside Professor Mark Hoffman (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Vice-President) and Mr Nathan Towney (Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College of Human and Social Futures) received a prestigious visit from The Honourable Stephen Jones MP, Assistant Treasurer & Minister for Financial Services, alongside Ms. Sharon Claydon MP.

News • 26 Feb 2024

University behind Australia’s largest, oldest and most successful enabling program welcomes Accord

The University of Newcastle has welcomed the Australian Universities Accord final report and stands ready to work with government on implementation.

News • 24 Feb 2024

It's here, it's Queer: Sydney's landmark new LGBTQIA+ history museum is now open

Qtopia Sydney has transformed a former police station in Darlinghurst for the world’s largest centre for Queer history and culture.

News • 23 Feb 2024

Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance

Congratulations to our 32 scholars who have received $10,000 for academic excellence.

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