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News • 28 May 2020
Newcastle researcher making a mark with a NASA satellite mission
After a highly competitive international selection process, Professor Shin-Chan Han and his satellite geodesy group based at the University of Newcastle has been selected for NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) Follow-On mission.
News • 21 May 2020
University partners with nib to support students’ health and wellbeing
Hundreds of University of Newcastle international students impacted by COVID-19 have received health and hygiene care packages, generously donated by long-standing University partner – nib health funds (nib).
News • 19 May 2020
Retail changes happening at Ourimbah
Changes are coming to the retail services at Ourimbah campus.
News • 19 May 2020
Researchers map emerging disadvantage in Australia due to COVID-19 job loss
A new report reveals the areas that are most at risk of COVID-19 related job loss, with researchers pinpointing more than 100 locations of emerging disadvantage in Australia.
News • 07 May 2020
Vice-Chancellor shares insights into building a global tech company
At I2N's Startup Stories, Professor Alex Zelinsky shared his innovation journey and the many business and leadership insights he gained spinning-out the tech company Seeing Machines
News • 04 May 2020
Student response to studying from home overwhelmingly positive
The COVID-19 Online Learning Check-In Survey was recently completed by 7309 students and has shown a positive response to the changed learning environment.
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
Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom
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.
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 • 09 Mar 2020
Student Advisory Council Elections
Voting is open from Monday 9 March to Friday 20 March for the Student Advisory Council and ultimately the new student association SRC.
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).
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.