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News • 02 Nov 2021
Library help and support - in person, by phone and online.
The Library is available in person, by phone and online.
News • 27 Oct 2021
Scale-up CEO shares his exciting story of building through to acquisition
Newcastle scale-up CEO shares his story of building out a global tech firm through to their recent acquisition at I2N's Startup Stories
News • 27 Sep 2021
Start It Up Pitch Competition winners announced
The University's 2021 Start It Up Pitch Competition took place online on Tuesday last week and saw five entrepreneurial student finalist pitch to a panel of esteemed judges.
News • 20 Sep 2021
Vale Vera Deacon: celebrating regional history
Vera Deacon OAM (1926 – 2021) brought Newcastle’s history to life. Vera Deacon left an indelible mark on her beloved city of Newcastle and most certainly the University of Newcastle. Vera tirelessly championed the safeguarding of our region's history and shared her stories and passions with many.
News • 08 Mar 2021
Reclaiming History: the unconventional legacies of a leading Aboriginal historian
Emeritus Professor John Maynard’s reputation as a trailblazer is well-deserved so it is only fitting that this historian, who’s journey began with researching his own family’s history, is honoured in the Inaugural John Maynard Aboriginal History Lecture.
News • 02 Sep 2020
An intriguing donation allowing students to preserve an important piece of history
A collection of intriguing fraternal society memorabilia – the largest of its kind in Australia – has been donated to the University of Newcastle, shedding a unique light on history dating back to 1829.
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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 19 Mar 2020
University Galleries Events | COVID-19 Update
Please read this update regarding postponements and cancellations for upcoming events at the University Gallery and Watt Space.
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.