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News • 16 Jul 2024
Brendan constructs new life path after government career
Coming to University after a 12-year career in government, Brendan Bowler was looking to try something new and found his passion along the way.
News • 15 Jul 2024
Every student journey celebrated at University of Newcastle graduations
More than 1,200 students will don their caps and gowns to celebrate their study achievements during six graduation ceremonies this week at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus.
News • 15 Jul 2024
Heath scores Wollotuka support to succeed
As a young country boy from Bourke with aspirations of being an NRL player, Barkindji man Heath Gibbs never thought University was an option for him.
News • 15 Jul 2024
Returning to study marketing, Rebecca meant business
Rebecca Cramp started university straight out of high school but decided, at the time, it wasn’t for her. Seven years later she returned with a renewed sense of purpose.
News • 08 Jul 2024
Australian-first network to drive collaboration across digital health research and education
The University of Newcastle has been announced an inaugural member of an Australian first, national, cross-university network that will advocate for, and advance digital health, through collaboration and evidence-based research.
News • 25 Jun 2024
Illuminating safety and community spirit
Produced by an interdisciplinary team from University of Newcastle, four digital display structures were recently installed in City Park, Penrith, …
News • 19 Jun 2024
Professor Jenny May appointed National Rural Health Commissioner
University of Newcastle’s Professor Jenny May, AM, has been appointed Australia’s National Rural Health Commissioner.
News • 18 Jun 2024
Bladder cancer MRI trial taking place in the Hunter
Clinical researchers from the John Hunter Hospital, Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and the University of Newcastle are investigating a way to use Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of bladder cancer.
News • 18 Jun 2024
Scientists unearth stingrays’ heavy lifting role in estuaries
A new study led by University of Newcastle PhD student Molly Grew has uncovered the significant role stingrays play in shaping estuaries, revealing threatened stingrays in Brisbane Water may move more than 21,000 tonnes of sand per year.
News • 18 Jun 2024
University of Newcastle welcomes new Director of Infrastructure and Facilities
The University of Newcastle is pleased to announce Kevin McCarthy’s recent appointment as the new Director of Infrastructure and Facilities Services.
News • 14 Jun 2024
Laureate Professor Talley named on global best scientists in medicine list
Neurogastroenterologist Distinguished Laureate Professor Nick Talley has been ranked number one in Australia and 171st globally on an international ranking recognising the world’s top scientists in the field of medicine.
News • 13 Jun 2024
Doctors join historic gathering in the Torres Strait
A University of Newcastle doctor and medical student recently joined a group of Torres Strait Islander doctors on Waiben (Thursday Island) after calls for better access to health.
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.