2024

June 2024 • 25 Jun 2024

Illuminating safety and community spirit

Produced by an interdisciplinary team from University of Newcastle, four digital display structures were recently installed in City Park, Penrith, with the goal of helping women and girls feel safer in public spaces.

Community and Alumni • 25 Jun 2024

Your Impact Through Gifting Day 2023

Our incredible University of Newcastle community came together on 6 September to shape a better, fairer and more sustainable tomorrow through our 2023 Gifting Day. The remarkable generosity of more than 600 donors and ambassadors from seven different countries saw over $230,000 raised in support of seven life-changing initiatives.

Library • 12 Jun 2024

Introducing Community Access to Electronic Resources!

We're pleased to announce the introduction of community access to selected electronic resources!

June 2024 • 5 Jun 2024

Workforce willing to retrain, millennials ready to relocate: New research provides vital insights for Hunter and Central Coast businesses

New research reveals that the majority of residents across the Hunter and Central Coast are willing to retrain and reskill to fill the future jobs gap as the region transitions to a low-carbon economy.

May 2024 • 27 May 2024

Walk-and-Talk: University of Newcastle team taking men’s therapy outdoors

Depression is a leading mental health concern in men. Yet, less than half of affected men seek professional help, and when they do, services are often not responsive to their needs.

May 2024 • 22 May 2024

Hydro Harvester scales up to quench market thirst

The University of Newcastle has officially unveiled technology capable of harvesting up to 1000 litres of drinkable water per day – from air.

September 2024 • 21 May 2024

University of Newcastle research aims to address global water security

The development of a low-cost portable water filtration bag will be the focus of new research supported by a $489,537 Clean Water Drinking Solutions Pty Ltd Grant.

May 2024 • 21 May 2024

Beyond the needle: what drives athletes to dope?

Coaches, government agencies, sponsors – even family and friends – are having an influence whether an athlete chooses to dope according to new research from the University of the Sunshine Coast.

May 2024 • 21 May 2024

Accelerating Startups with the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy Program

Housed at the University’s Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER), the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) program is moving innovative technologies out of the lab and into global manufacturing.

May 2024 • 20 May 2024

Achievements and sound financial result captured in 2023 Annual Report

The University of Newcastle delivered strong results in 2023, as outlined in its 2023 Annual Report that was tabled in NSW Parliament today.

May 2024 • 17 May 2024

Professor Dun recognised with Australian Society for Medical Research award

The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) has announced Professor Matt Dun from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute as the recipient of the esteemed 2024 ASMR Medallist award.

May 2024 • 16 May 2024

Scientists unlock key to breeding ‘carbon gobbling’ plants with a major appetite

The discovery of how a critical enzyme ‘hidden in nature’s blueprint’ works sheds new light on how cells control key processes in carbon fixation, a process fundamental for life on Earth.

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