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News • 22 Jul 2020
New pathway will boost access and equity for aspiring Medicine students
A ground-breaking opportunity was announced today by the University of Newcastle for students who have overcome major life challenges to study Medicine.
News • 21 Jul 2020
Lecture: The Paradox of a Pandemic
Join transformative leader Professor John Fischetti as he explores the paradoxes of the COVID-19 pandemic in the first of our Looking Ahead Lectures.
News • 20 Jul 2020
“Love Between Two Cranes” Exhibition By Mr Wang Keju
Through the lens of the photographer Mr Wang Keju and his passion for wildlife protection, the photographic exhibition of ‘Love Between Two Cranes’ in Mr Wang’s own words, features the epic love story between two red-crowned cranes in Zhalong Wetland.
News • 09 Jul 2020
City supports accredited training for COVID-19 affected workers
Newcastle small business workers now have access to free accredited online training as part of an initiative of City of Newcastle delivered through TAFE NSW, the University of Newcastle and Novaskill.
News • 03 Jul 2020
Industrial designer and entrepreneur shares his story helping founders execute their ideas
At I2N's Startup Stories, Josh Jeffress shares his innovation journey helping companies bring their ideas to reality.
News • 16 Jun 2020
Edtech founder shares her story of empowering teachers and students
At I2N's Startup Stories, Kylie shared her innovation journey so far helping students develop their design skills and visual spatial abilities.
News • 12 Jun 2020
Newcastle businesses looking to improve their impact
I2N's Creating Value in Uncertainty workshop shares practical approaches and tools to help new and established businesses create new value for customers and their businesses in times of rapid change.
News • 08 Jun 2020
Recognising recipients of the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, said the occasion marked an important time to stop and reflect on the efforts of many outstanding citizens.
News • 21 May 2020
University partners with nib to support students’ health and wellbeing
Hundreds of University of Newcastle international students impacted by COVID-19 have received health and hygiene care packages, generously donated by long-standing University partner – nib health funds (nib).
News • 12 May 2020
University expertise sees lifesaving ventilator prototype secure state backing
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of almost thirty Hunter-based alumni and staff have contributed to one of two ventilator prototype projects selected by the state government for pre-production.
News • 07 May 2020
Vice-Chancellor shares insights into building a global tech company
At I2N's Startup Stories, Professor Alex Zelinsky shared his innovation journey and the many business and leadership insights he gained spinning-out the tech company Seeing Machines
News • 08 Apr 2020
Review of the Year 2019
The University is incredibly fortunate and most grateful to have received generous support from our community for more than 50 years, and 2019 was no exception
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.