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News • 20 Mar 2019
First-of-its-kind resource aids legal practitioners in identifying elder abuse
As national conversations around the treatment of the elderly continue, academics from the University of Newcastle are supporting legal practitioners to act as another line of defence to better identify and combat elder abuse.
News • 04 Mar 2019
Paving the way
This International Women’s Day we are proud to shine a light on the outstanding success of some of our female …
News • 04 Mar 2019
At the frontline
This International Women’s Day we are proud to shine a light on the outstanding success of some of our female …
News • 01 Mar 2019
Engineering Trailblazer
This International Women’s Day we are proud to shine a light on the outstanding success of some of our female …
News • 20 Feb 2019
‘Stage within a city’ unveiled for Honeysuckle campus
A sleek, sophisticated, transparent building with smart glazing will create a ‘stage within the city’ for the University of Newcastle, …
News • 18 Feb 2019
Study to help over-65s stay stronger
A new clinical trial at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) aims to help over-65s build muscle strength and reduce falls.
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.
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.