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News • 21 Jan 2022
University of Newcastle launches Ngarrama – a night of reflection
On the eve of Australia Day, the University of Newcastle, in partnership with Awabakal Ltd and with support from the City of Newcastle, is proud to host Ngarrama — a free public event to engage the community in meaningful reconciliation through truth telling and historical acceptance.
News • 19 Jan 2022
Library Guides have had a refresh!
The Library's Subject Resource Guides provide clear and concise advice at the subject level about the best research databases, online resources, ebooks and more for your study area.
News • 19 Jan 2022
New Sleep Pod at the Library
As part of the many space upgrades and refurbishments to the Auchmuty Library, we are proud to introduce our Library Sleep Pod!
News • 17 Jan 2022
$2.1m to beat rare genetic disease cystic fibrosis
University of Newcastle respiratory disease expert Professor Peter Wark will lead a new $2.1m project to develop targeted treatments for the rare genetic and life-threatening disease cystic fibrosis, which damages the lungs and digestive system.
News • 14 Jan 2022
New academic scholarships support Year 12 high achievers
A new University of Newcastle scholarship program will support the aspirations of high achieving Year 12 students who begin university study this year.
News • 12 Jan 2022
Mid-career transition to teaching program
Are you a STEM professional interested in teaching? The NSW Department of Education Mid-Career Transition to Teaching Program supports experienced professionals in Mathematics, Science, and Technological and applied studies to become teachers.
News • 11 Jan 2022
Transforming the region: Underground Pumped Hydro Energy Storage
A University of Newcastle research team has been awarded $615,000 to assess the feasibility of turning disused underground coal mine workings into a lower reservoir for Underground Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (UPHES).
News • 10 Dec 2021
New look Library homepage!
Our new Library website homepage brings the Library in line with the rest of the University web site - we have finally had a facelift! After nearly 10 years, this is a long-awaited refresh for this vital tool.
News • 10 Dec 2021
Research investigates how the gut wages war on the brains of soldiers
Harnessing the unique relationship between the gut and brain, new research will interrogate Australian soldiers’ gut microbiome to optimise their cognitive and psychological performance in combat.
News • 07 Dec 2021
New Colombo Scholars to help strengthen ties with Indo-Pacific
Four exceptional University of Newcastle students are ready to spread their wings abroad in 2022 after being named New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholars through the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship in the country.
News • 23 Nov 2021
Bob James Fraternal Societies collection
News story for the new collection on Living histories
News • 18 Nov 2021
Power of partnerships celebrated in 2021 Employability Excellence Awards
Entrepreneurialism, excellence and the power of partnerships are being celebrated as part of the University of Newcastle’s 2021 Employability Excellence Awards.
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.