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News • 22 Feb 2022
The paradox of Australia’s response to COVID-19
A new report has found that the agile stability embedded in Australia’s health care state was ultimately responsible for the nation’s high vaccination rates.
News • 18 Feb 2022
Antarctic ice cores reveal Australian drought risk worse than thought
Antarctic ice core records have shown that eastern Australia’s drought risk is greater than thought.
News • 18 Feb 2022
Researchers get creative to support healthy ageing minds
Researchers will investigate how the creative arts can support healthy brains and heathy minds as we age.
News • 18 Feb 2022
Singapore campus officially opened: University signals Asia-Pacific commitment
The University of Newcastle has officially opened its new campus office at the Singapore National Library.
News • 15 Feb 2022
University of Newcastle signs landmark MOU to strengthen industry collaboration
The University of Newcastle has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the NSW Government to boost innovation and drive research commercialisation.
News • 11 Feb 2022
Mental health trailblazer to lead national Women in Health Science Committee
The University of Newcastle’s Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin is the new Chair of the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) Women in Health Science Committee.
News • 10 Feb 2022
University of Newcastle Business School earns place among world’s best
The University of Newcastle Business School has been granted European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) Accreditation, joining the world’s leading providers of business education.
News • 07 Feb 2022
University of Newcastle announces $10 million partnership with BHP to help decarbonise steelmaking
BHP will extend its partnership with the Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research at the University of Newcastle with a further A$10 million in funding to support ongoing research into decarbonising steelmaking.
News • 03 Feb 2022
University of Newcastle’s Q Building awarded world-leading 6 Star rating – the first in regional NSW
The University of Newcastle’s Q Building has become the first building in regional NSW to achieve a 6 Star Green Star ‘Design and As Built’ certified rating.
News • 01 Feb 2022
2NUR news training program hits the headlines
University of Newcastle community radio station 2NURFM has won a national accolade for its news training program, which has helped launch the media careers of hundreds of students.
News • 27 Jan 2022
Recognising our extraordinary community: 2022 Australia Day Honours
The University of Newcastle is incredibly proud to celebrate the contributions and achievements of its valued community who are recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours.
News • 25 Jan 2022
University of Newcastle receives over $5 million in research funding
Researchers at the University of Newcastle have been awarded over $5.1 million from the ARC for a broad range of projects, including a study of selfie-editing apps in youth culture, climate change adaptation in Australian industries, and a reimagining of post-mining landscapes.
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.