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News • 30 Oct 2023
University of Newcastle recognised as national leader in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff
The University of Newcastle’s commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff has been officially recognised, with the University being named the first university in Australia to receive a ‘Cygnet Award’ for Indigenous Cultural Competency.
News • 20 Oct 2023
University sector: now and future of higher education in Australia
Thousands of high school students in our region are now well into their HSC exams - an important milestone in the lives of Year 12 students.
News • 20 Oct 2023
A Tale of Two Cities: Hunter and Illawarra regions collaborate to unlock innovation to drive change
University of Newcastle and the University of Wollongong (UOW) partnered with Business Illawarra and Business Hunter today to bring together more than 80 key government and industry stakeholders to discuss the best approach to drive economic and social change through innovation.
News • 16 Oct 2023
The best team player: robot or human?
Do teams perform better when working collaboratively or competitively? How does a human perform when working alongside AI?
News • 12 Oct 2023
University of Newcastle 2023 Alumni Award recipients announced
Recipients of the 2023 University of Newcastle Alumni Excellence Awards were recognised at the annual celebration last night to celebrate their accomplishments in exceptional leadership, innovation, and outstanding community contributions.
News • 11 Oct 2023
Professor Anna Giacomini elected as an ATSE Fellow
Australia’s leading expert on rockfall mechanics and protection design, Professor Anna Giacomini, is among the distinguished cohort of Fellows elected to the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) this year.
News • 09 Oct 2023
New analysis: housing need significantly underestimated
Analysis released by the University of Newcastle’s Institute for Regional Futures into the national housing shortage shows that the projected supply of housing needed in Australia’s cities and regions falls significantly short of demand.
News • 05 Oct 2023
Life-changing university scholarships opening doors for students in need
Applications are now open for the Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship program, which is clearing the path to higher education for students wishing to study at the University of Newcastle.
News • 04 Oct 2023
University of Newcastle appoints the Honourable Patricia Forsythe AM as Chancellor
The University of Newcastle is pleased to announce the appointment of the Hon Patricia Forsythe AM as its next Chancellor. She will succeed the University’s current Chancellor Mr. Paul Jeans, who is retiring at the end of 2023 after over 10 years in the role.
News • 03 Oct 2023
Virtual reality training to improve emergency stroke nursing care
Emergency department nurses across NSW will gain valuable real-time experience in stroke care thanks to a new virtual reality (VR) training program developed by the Centre for Advanced Training Systems at the University of Newcastle.
News • 22 Sep 2023
Hundreds of female students empowered to kick learning goals
Still buzzing from seeing their newfound heroes, the Matildas, achieve amazing World Cup success, a group of 200 female students hit the field at Industree Stadium, Gosford to participate in Maths with Mariners.
News • 21 Sep 2023
University and industry collaboration: ResTech officially opened by Minister Hon Ed Husic MP
The Honourable Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science, today visited the University of Newcastle to officially open the new ResTech facility.
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.