Industry

As the Hunter region of New South Wales inches toward the closure of the state’s largest coal mine, Muswellbrook community members are urging industry to leave a positive legacy in their wake.

The University of Newcastle has announced the appointment of Dr Paul Ebert as the incoming Executive Director of the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER), following an extensive international search.

On Tuesday 21 October, more than 650 students, teachers, parents, community, industry and University colleagues gathered at the University of …

The Professor Alan Roberts Shaping Futures Scholarship in Engineering continues to inspire and support the next generation of engineering leaders at the University of Newcastle thanks to a generous community of donors, led by alumnus and entrepreneur Mr Heng Thong Choo.

Dr. Laurence Lock Lee is the founder of Swoop Analytics, a platform that transforms how large organisations understand and improve internal communication.

Twelve standout teams from the Hunter and Central Coast have made it to the final stage of this year’s I2N Accelerator program, including several ventures led by University students and alumni.

NU Rocketry has soared to victory, claiming the title of Overall Winner at the 2025 Australian Universities Rocket Competition (AURC), held at the Endeavour Aerospace launch site in White Cliffs, NSW.

In a vibrant show of collaboration, creativity, and community commitment, the Healthy Ageing Innovation Challenge wrapped up this past weekend at the I2N Hub Honeysuckle, leaving participants energised, inspired, and more confident in their ability to innovate solutions for some of society’s most pressing challenges.

At Startup Stories on Wednesday 4 September, Storm described how a broken hand exposed the hidden design flaws in everyday makeup products.

Claire and Jared, co-founders of Cloud Grow, are innovators in automated irrigation technology for green infrastructure. Their journey began with Herb Urban, a community gardening startup that evolved into a tech-driven solution for watering green roofs and walls.

A bold vision to secure the long-term sustainability of the Hunter Valley wine industry was the focus of the first Hunter Insights Series event for 2025, hosted by the University of Newcastle’s Institute for Regional Futures.

The University of Newcastle will join forces with leading sports researchers in the establishment of a new national research unit aimed at driving sport participation in Australia.