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News • 19 Jul 2023
Slingshotting innovative ideas from concept to market
Viv Jayachandran, alumnus of the University of Newcastle and participant in I2N’s VMS program, is a cofounder of Jaegersoft, specialising in designing and building high-end bespoke software solutions, utilising modern technologies to solve complex business problems.
News • 03 Jul 2023
Professor Kelvin Kong named 2023 National NAIDOC Person of the Year
The University of Newcastle, Hunter Medical Research Institute and Hunter New England Local Health District extend their heartfelt congratulations to Professor Kelvin Kong for being awarded the prestigious 2023 National NAIDOC Person of the Year at the NAIDOC Week Awards Ceremony in Brisbane on Saturday night.
News • 28 Jun 2023
University Leaps Ahead in World Ranking
The University of Newcastle has ranked equal 173rd in the world in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, jumping 19 places.
News • 28 Jun 2023
Cross-country success: Menindee students arrive at University of Newcastle
Hundreds of primary and secondary students will be welcomed at the University of Newcastle next week, with one group travelling …
News • 16 Jun 2023
Self-care and seeking support in dark days
Clinical psychologist, Professor Lynne McCormack shares information to help individuals and the community understand grief and trauma following the tragic bus crash in the Hunter Valley.
News • 13 Jun 2023
2023 King’s Birthday Honours celebrates outstanding Australians
The University of Newcastle proudly congratulates the achievements of all Australians recognised in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours, particularly those who are part of the University’s diverse community.
News • 09 Jun 2023
Symposium spurs race to beat brain cancer
Experts from across the nation are tackling brain cancer head on with collaboration front and centre following the inaugural symposium of the University of Newcastle’s Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research.
News • 07 Jun 2023
Transforming furniture into a conversation for our future
Jess Hodge is the co-founder of Resourceful Living, a company addressing the plastic crisis by giving new life to recycled products through developing sustainable pathways for plastic waste.
News • 06 Jun 2023
2023 Reconciliation Award winners announced
The winners of the 2023 Reconciliation awards have been announced. The awards were created to recognise efforts in reconciliation and to create cultural safety for staff and students.
News • 24 May 2023
Brightest minds power quest for brain cancer cure
The world’s best and brightest experts on the quest to find a cure for brain cancer will unite in Newcastle to share research insights and identify further ways to collaborate and accelerate their mission.
News • 22 May 2023
Warm your Head and Heart!
Our friends at Mark Hughes Foundation have just released this year’s beanie designs! When you buy a beanie, all of the proceeds will support crucial brain cancer research and treatment.
News • 12 May 2023
Protecting, respecting, valuing nurses
Our nurses care for people. Our future is dependent on nurses knowing the interrelationship of environment to well-being and leading sustainable practices to protect our planet and therefore our health.
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.