Sustainable Development Goals
News • 29 Oct 2024
Strengthening Partnerships for Resilience in the Pacific Islands Region
Representatives from the University of Newcastle attended the 31st Meeting of our partner organisation, the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). The purpose of the visit was to enhance strategic engagement, foster collaboration,.
News • 08 Oct 2024
A Journey Through Aging, Art, and Creativity
On September 30th, I had the pleasure of attending the Ageing , Art, and Creativity symposium hosted at the Q building of the University of Newcastle. The symposium was attended by Researchers, Elderly Care Practitioners, students and members from the community of Newcastle. The registered number of attendees were 60 with many travelling interstate to attend
News • 02 Sep 2024
University of Newcastle recognised as national leader in equity
The University of Newcastle has today been recognised as a leader in addressing inequality, becoming one of the first two universities in Australia to receive a Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena Swan Silver Award.
News • 13 Jun 2024
Tackling Medical Waste in Hospitals & Beyond
Discover insights on innovative spaces and challenges in Health and Wellbeing with a focus on SDG Goal 12.5
News • 12 Dec 2023
AAUN Senior Members Visit to the University of Newcastle
Senior members of the Australia Africa Universities Network (AAUN) secretariat (Emeritus Professor John Hearn and Associate Professor Grace Liu Flanagan) visited the University of Newcastle on 30th November to deepen relations with the University’s senior administrators.
News • 01 Nov 2023
University of Newcastle award contract for new Central Coast Campus to Hansen Yuncken
University of Newcastle award contract for new Central Coast Campus to Hansen Yuncken
News • 21 Sep 2023
Gen Z and Business Transformation on the Agenda as 250 turn out for University’s Industry Open Day
Working with Gen Z, using research to drive economic and social impact and industry transformation in the Hunter were key topics up for discussion as more than 250 local industry leaders gathered today for the University of Newcastle’s first Industry Open Day.
News • 14 Jul 2023
Port Stephens Coaches, University of Newcastle and Foton Mobility Distribution join forces in Electric Bus Trial
Leading Hunter Region transport operator Port Stephens Coaches is coming together with Zero Emissions transport supplier Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD) and University of Newcastle, to run a short trial of a Battery Electric City Bus (BEV).
News • 06 Jun 2023
2023 Reconciliation Award winners announced
The winners of the 2023 Reconciliation awards have been announced. The awards were created to recognise efforts in reconciliation and to create cultural safety for staff and students.
News • 08 Mar 2023
Celebrating women ‘Cracking the Code’ this International Women’s Day
This year, on International Women’s Day, we are celebrating 11 female staff, students, and alumni who are ‘Cracking the Code’ and paving a way towards gender equality.
News • 06 Mar 2023
Catholic women’s cries for change to be heard at the Vatican on IWD
The most extensive global survey of Catholic women ever undertaken, detailing experiences of women in the church, will be presented by Australian researchers in-person at the Vatican this International Women’s Day.
News • 29 Nov 2022
High-Level Stakeholder Engagement Workshop Addressing Construction Workforce
On November 29, 2022, the School of Architecture and Built Environment's (SABE) Construction Management team organized a one-day High-Level Stakeholders Engagement Workshop with the goal of fostering a cooperative agenda to address the severe construction workforce shortages affecting Regional NSW.
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.