Community and Alumni
News • 09 Nov 2018
Research outcomes that benefit every body in Australia
Health and medical research from the University of Newcastle has been recognised among the country’s best for improving the wellbeing of people in Australia and beyond.
News • 09 Nov 2018
Young veterans’ alcohol use and mental health focus of new research
An online research trial is set to investigate the best methods to support young Australian veterans who drink alcohol and …
News • 07 Nov 2018
Inaugural Women in STEMM Chair announced
Professor Billie Bonevski announced inaugural Women in STEMM Chair
News • 05 Nov 2018
TAS wins 2018 SEC National Final
The 2018 Science and Engineering Challenge was recently held in Darwin (NT).
News • 01 Nov 2018
Newcastle's global animation festival returns
Two of our students will have their work showcased at this year's Newcastle International Animation Festival.
News • 16 Oct 2018
Grandmothers deserve more recognition for caring
Grandmothers deserve more recognition for their role as caregivers and some are at risk of being overburdened, according to a report from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.
News • 16 Oct 2018
Children's charity building on $2m foundation
There will be cheers, happy tears, canapés and cake when the Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF) holds its 2018 Awards Night on Thursday, 18 October, presenting $75,000 in new grant funding while announcing its latest ‘CARE’ research excellence winners.
News • 12 Oct 2018
2018 David Maddison lecture: And now for the next 40 years
Australia’s next generation of doctors, and those trusted to educate them, will face a new set of challenges as they …
News • 11 Oct 2018
Newcastle China Week 2018
The Confucius Institute held the annual Newcastle China Week festivities on 21st September to 23rd September 2018 based on a theme of ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ and a celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival
News • 08 Oct 2018
Dr Peter Hendry AO pays forward the gift of education
The late Dr Peter Hendry's bequest will help disadvantaged medical students.
News • 06 Oct 2018
Education Not Detention: Academics for Refugees National Day of Action
Education not Detention, Academics for Refugees, National Day of Action Wednesday 17 October, University Gallery, University of Newcastle
News • 01 Oct 2018
Kia Ora! SEC expands into New Zealand
The University of Newcastle’s award winning Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) recently crossed the Tasman Sea to run two outreach event days in New Zealand.
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.