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News • 11 Aug 2020
End to University negotiations aimed at achieving savings
The University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky, has today advised staff that the University has been unable to reach …
News • 11 Aug 2020
New film captures historical story of Scott Sisters of Ash Island
Harriet and Helena Scott worked and grew up during the 1840s-1860s on Ash Island, which is now part of Kooragang Island, learning to be scientific illustrators.
News • 10 Aug 2020
Nanomaterials PhD student handpicked as global talent
A talented nanomaterials researcher, Ahmad Tabish, has been selected for a highly competitive Distinguished Talent VISA under the Government’s newly launched Global Talent Independent Program.
News • 04 Aug 2020
Study links teacher development program to increase in student achievement
As schools continue to grapple with major upheaval, a new study reveals that teacher professional development initiative, Quality Teaching Rounds (QTR), dramatically accelerates student learning outcomes, potentially reversing disruption caused by COVID-19.
News • 30 Jul 2020
Local Engineering graduate lands an Ivy League spot
A University of Newcastle Electrical Engineering graduate, Sam Parker, has been accepted to Brown University – a prestigious Ivy League research university in the United States.
News • 29 Jul 2020
University of Newcastle joins back of jersey
The Newcastle Knights are pleased to announce the University of Newcastle will take top position on the back of jersey for Indigenous Round.
News • 29 Jul 2020
Vice-Chancellor updates University of Newcastle staff about savings measures
The University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky AO today updated staff on measures to help our institution achieve financial …
News • 20 Jul 2020
Tests show potential for medicinal cannabis to kill cancer cells
revealing its potential as a treatment rather than simply a relief medication.
News • 20 Jul 2020
University of Newcastle’s cloud-first success improves work and learning experience for thousands during COVID-19 isolation
The University of Newcastle has become the first University in Australia to migrate its digital data to the cloud in …
News • 09 Jul 2020
City supports accredited training for COVID-19 affected workers
Newcastle small business workers now have access to free accredited online training as part of an initiative of City of Newcastle delivered through TAFE NSW, the University of Newcastle and Novaskill.
News • 03 Jul 2020
Heritage home transformation wins coveted architecture award
A beautifully crafted residential design by a Newcastle architect has been recognised in the coveted 2020 WA Architecture Awards.
News • 03 Jul 2020
NHMRC funding set to address inequity faced by people with mental health conditions
Building the capacity of community mental health services to provide preventive care to people with a mental health condition will be the focus of a three-year project led by researchers at the University of Newcastle.
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