2024

A seed funded project between the University of Waikato and the University of Newcastle aims to improve Indigenous student engagement in science and health education. The project focuses on integrating Indigenous perspectives into teaching, enhancing learning experiences, and using digital tools to make online education more engaging.

This week Newcastle welcomes more than 800 eminent scientists from 42 different countries, including two Nobel laureates, for the fifth International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials (ICEAN 2024).

Surf lifesaving robots, green hydrogen energy, accessible beauty, wild yeast, and end-of-life planning are just some of the innovative ideas that will be showcased at the 2024 I2N Accelerator Demo Night this week.

The 2024 HunterWiSE Schools Outreach Program concluded on Tuesday 22 October with a Presentation Night to celebrate the efforts of this year’s student cohort.

On  31 October, ResTech, a joint venture between Ampcontrol and the University of Newcastle, opened their doors to students, industry and the media for an Industry Open Day in celebration of their 20th anniversary.

On September 4th 2023 , representatives from the University of Newcastle attended the 31st Meeting of our partner organisation, the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).  The purpose of the visit was to enhance strategic engagement, foster collaboration, promote cooperation, and strengthen partnerships aimed at addressing the environmental, economic, and social challenges being faced in the region.

The nation is experiencing a domestic and family violence (DFV) crisis, and a trailblazing early intervention program offered by local organisation, Jenny’s Place, is leading the DFV response, a University of Newcastle study finds.

Introducing the 2024 I2N Accelerator (All-Industries and Cleantech) where innovation meets impact across the Hunter and Central Coast regions.

University of Newcastle and HMRI researcher Professor Matt Dun officially received the Australian Society for Medical Research Medal today.   He also addressed the National Press Club in Canberra, sharing his deeply personal motivation for expanding his research from paediatric leukaemia to childhood brain cancer.

Students are making their voices heard through the radio waves, with the audio documentaries of journalism students being broadcast on ABC Radio Newcastle.

Creators of a pioneering therapy that improves blood flow to the brain in ischaemic stroke patients, potentially improving their recovery, have won an inaugural biotech pitch event.

The University of Newcastle celebrated outstanding innovation in climate action at the Net Zero Grand Challenge Awards Night, held at the University Gallery on October 17th, 2024. This culmination of the Net Zero Grand Challenge showcased innovative solutions for reducing Scope 3 carbon emissions, with teams presenting diverse approaches to tackling indirect carbon emissions across large organisation operations and beyond.