Community and Alumni
News • 15 Feb 2019
LGBTQIA+ Shaping Futures Scholarship Launched
The University of Newcastle, with the support of the ALLY Network and Queer Collective has launched a new scholarship supporting …
News • 12 Feb 2019
Ma & Morley scholar on a journey from Dubbo to doctor
After completing the University of Newcastle’s Yapug pathway program last year, Kieran Shipp is one step closer to his goal of becoming a doctor as he prepares to start his first semester of the Joint Medical Program.
News • 05 Feb 2019
Community at core of Port Macquarie graduation
A Kempsey local and proud Wiradjuri and Dunghutti woman, April will join her cohort on Tuesday, 5 February to celebrate the culmination of her studies as the first Indigenous graduate of the Port Macquarie Bachelor of Midwifery program.
News • 26 Jan 2019
Graduate named Newcastle Young Citizen of Year
University of Newcastle graduate Dr Bhavi Ravindran is the 2019 Newcastle Young Citizen of the Year.
News • 24 Jan 2019
Researchers jump to action to save threatened frog species
As part of a new conservation initiative, community members in the Sydney Basin area will learn to identify frogs by their call.
News • 17 Jan 2019
Complimentary legal service will hit the beach this summer
A unique drop-in service is set to hit the beach this month, giving community members an opportunity to seek free legal advice on any matter from traffic fines to employment discrimination.
News • 15 Dec 2018
First Australian university to sign 100% renewable electricity contract with Red Energy
In a sector-leading move, the University of Newcastle has signed a seven-year contract with Red Energy to buy 100% renewable electricity across its Newcastle and Central Coast campuses.
News • 14 Dec 2018
Yoga and mind study aiming to relieve severe asthma
Respiratory researchers at the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute are investigating how yoga and mindfulness classes can …
News • 12 Dec 2018
NHMRC awards $12.4 million to 14 Newcastle projects
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has awarded the University of Newcastle more than $12.4 million to support …
News • 05 Dec 2018
Gender equity progress earns esteemed Bronze Award
Concerted effort and commitment to improve gender equity and diversity within the workplace have earned the University of Newcastle an …
News • 04 Dec 2018
Managing High Conflict Personalities
Bill Eddy is a lawyer, therapist, mediator and the co-founder and Training Director of the High Conflict Institute. In October, the Newcastle Law School hosted Bill’s two professional development workshops on managing high conflict personalities for postgraduate law students, and for members of the
News • 04 Dec 2018
A View from the Bridge - An Introduction to Maritime Law
Newcastle Law School hosted guest presenters Alexis Cahalan and Janine Liang from Thomas Miller Law and Barrister and Law School alumnus Rhea Thrift.
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.