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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.

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.

The draft Code for the Protection of Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom has been developed by the University in response a review initiated by the Federal Minister for Education.

University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Alex Zelinsky officially launched the Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 to University staff

Voting is open from Monday 9 March to Friday 20 March for the Student Advisory Council and ultimately the new student association SRC.

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).

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.

Funding support from the Federal Government’s Endeavour Leadership program allowed a group of University of Newcastle students to travel to Kenya. This cultural immersion project ran over 2 weeks and The project achieved all of its aims and more.

Three exceptional University of Newcastle researchers have been recognised as inspiring leaders in their field, with an Australia Day Honour from the National Council of Women (NCW) of NSW.

Each day you can find students from a range of disciplines on Work Integrated Learning (WIL) or volunteering in the GLAMX Lab. GLAM stands for galleries, libraries, archives and museums and The GLAMX Lab offers the opportunity for students to learn invaluable digitisation and other cultural sector s

Years of textbooks and classes are over for the students graduating from the University of Newcastle’s Port Macquarie campus, as …

The University is incredibly proud to acknowledge the contributions of its esteemed affiliates in the 2020 Australia Day Honours. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, congratulated all recipients, adding that the recognition of extraordinary Australians is particularly important this year.