COVID-19 response
The University of Newcastle is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing support initiatives for people across our regions and the country. This includes new services and support, research, innovation and expertise – read about just some of these activities below.
News • 05 May 2020
Building the recovery workforce through short courses
The University of Newcastle has unveiled a suite of short courses to give displaced workers a chance to upskill or reskill and help build a thriving workforce in the post COVID-19 recovery phase.
News • 04 May 2020
A sustainable future in health: ensuring as health professionals our own house is in order and leading by example
It is time for health professionals to step up and lead to ensure a sustainable environment and health, according to …
News • 01 May 2020
Law in Lockdown - a Newcastle Law School podcast
The Newcastle Law School has launched a podcast exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the legal community.
News • 29 Apr 2020
Dr David Savage discusses 'panic buying'
Dr David Savage discusses the pandemic buying phenomenon in his new article on The Conversation.
News • 29 Apr 2020
Associate Professor Amy Maguire on understanding the human rights issues of the Covid-19 pandemic
Law School academic helps to shape public understanding regarding human rights issues during the pandemic.
News • 16 Apr 2020
Drug repurposing potential for COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for anti-viral therapies to treat respiratory virus infections. With a vaccine at least 12 months away, drug repurposing offers hope in fast-tracking therapies to treat infected people and save lives.
News • 08 Apr 2020
Helping Communities Stay Healthy and Well
How the Family Action Centre at the University of Newcastle is supporting communities thanks to your support.
News • 08 Apr 2020
FluTracking survey reveals social distancing is working
FluTracking, the national online surveillance system for tracking symptoms of COVID-19 and flu in Australia and New Zealand has revealed some important insights into the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.