Community and Alumni

A £100 scholarship one hundred and one years ago sparked a journey that would shape many lives. A century on, University of Newcastle Secretary, alumna and former Deputy Chancellor, Dianne Allen, is proud to honour her grandfather’s passion for education through a new equity scholarship to support s

Sarina Zhao is the 2020 recipient of the Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Medicine, a scholarship made possible thanks to the generosity of the late Valasi Bleazard who left a gift in the will to support female students at the University of Newcastle.

In celebration of NAIDOC Week (4-11 July 2021), the University Gallery will host an exhibition of artworks from Paul Munro’s collection at Watt Space Gallery.

Community member Joss De Iuliis, inspired by conversations with Ikara-Flinders Ranges Challenge trekker and University of Newcastle Conjoint Professor, Joe Herbertson, was keen to help find ways to combine traditional Indigenous knowledge with cutting- edge scientific research.

Thanks to the Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment, University of Newcastle researcher Sarah Stock is gathering valuable data using genetic markers in a newly identified species of frog.

A new scholarship to help students with caregiving responsibilities fulfil their academic and career aspirations has been set up to honour the legacy of a wonderful carer and lifelong learner.

From quiz nights to fun runs, gala balls to book fairs, every year you – our amazing community – use your passion and voices to raise much needed funds and awareness for causes you’re passionate about.

Hear from four researchers leading life-changing work thanks to the generosity of a gift beyond a lifetime.

For the first time, measuring the levels of the stress hormone Cortisol in the hair of senior school students has proven that short, high-intensity exercise significantly reduces stress and improves memory, overall wellbeing and fitness in adolescents.

The University of Newcastle, Australia has been named #1 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future in the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.

Two former Australian Prime Ministers were recognised for their contributions to the nation, in particular the higher education sector, by the University of Newcastle today.

More than 1550 graduates will relish the opportunity to celebrate their study achievements when they graduate in the University of Newcastle’s Great Hall from today.