Current Staff
News • 04 May 2020
Nominate now for staff council elections
The University of Newcastle is to elect two academic staff members and one non-academic staff member to the University Council.
News • 04 May 2020
Two rare collaborative artworks from the edge of the Great Sandy Desert for NUspace foyer
These vibrant works are a statement of connection between traditional custodians and the “neighbourhood” of the chains of waterholes that underpin life for Wangkatjungka people.
News • 28 Apr 2020
Announcing our 2020 Student Internship recipients
Our Interns get to work across both Watt Space, the University Gallery, the Museum and our Art Collections and receive mentorship from the University Art Curator and gallery staff while learning real on-the-job skills.
News • 09 Apr 2020
A message from the Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO recorded a message to staff as we prepare to take an extended Easter break.
News • 18 Mar 2020
Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Alex Zelinsky officially launched the Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 to University staff
News • 16 Mar 2020
Arming students with the skills to tackle ‘wicked’ issues
Dr Bonnie McBain, inaugural recipient of the DVC(A) Merit List Award for Teaching and Learning Excellence, explains how she's teaching her students to tackle big issues.
News • 05 Mar 2020
Writing Program for equity practitioners in full swing
The 2020 National Writing Program for Equity and Widening Participation Practitioners was recently launched, along with the upcoming publications for 2019 participants.
News • 28 Feb 2020
Game-changer: How one researcher is using his experience to train the next generation of Police Officers
When Andrew Seyderhelm left his job as a video game developer, he never imagined years later he would be using his skills to help train recruits for the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
News • 27 Feb 2020
Study tour helps academics walk in students’ shoes
Study Tour for Academics and Mobility Professionals (STAMP) is a professional development opportunity aimed at building the skills of Australian university academic and professional staff that work with global mobility programs.
News • 25 Feb 2020
University recognised for ongoing efforts to achieve gender equality
The University of Newcastle has again been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. This is the sixth consecutive …
News • 24 Feb 2020
Trade law researcher awarded prestigious Fulbright scholarship
Professor Lisa Toohey has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to further her research abroad. Professor Toohey’s research investigates the changing political dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region, and the impact they are having on the relations between Australia and the United States.
News • 11 Feb 2020
Nurturing the next generation of women in STEMM
Science and gender equity are taking equal precedence across the world today, as support mobilises for the United Nation’s 2020 International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
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.