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News • 17 Dec 2024
Aradhana finds strength in supporting others
Motivated to become a nurse after helping care for her mum, Aradhana (Anna) knew she wanted to dedicate her life to supporting people when they need it most.
News • 16 Dec 2024
Tori digs up past to plan for her future
Finding the body is vital in any murder investigation. PhD graduate, Victoria (Tori) Berezowski’s research focused on innovative techniques to help locate hidden graves.
News • 13 Dec 2024
Maddie aspires to build engineering dreams
Inspired by her father’s career and choosing to follow in his footsteps, Maddie Huynh is graduating with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours).
News • 12 Dec 2024
Off-field career pivot for psychology graduate Alex McKinnon
It’s been ten years since Alex McKinnon’s on-field spinal injury ended his career as a professional rugby league player, but today he fulfils a goal from a different field – earning a university degree.
News • 12 Dec 2024
Education that empowers: University of Newcastle celebrates record graduation
More than 3,700 students, including doctors, teachers, psychologists and engineers will be celebrated over five huge days and 13 inspiring ceremonies as the University of Newcastle hosts its largest graduation ever this week.
News • 12 Dec 2024
Dust yourself off and try again: you can do it and become a doctor
Failing doesn’t make you a failure, and it’s not a reason to give up on your dream. That’s what Shelby Edwards discovered while studying medicine at the University of Newcastle.
News • 11 Dec 2024
Dr Goreham named ‘Superstar of STEM’
The University of Newcastle’s Dr Renee Goreham has been named one of Australia’s new Superstars of STEM, joining a select group of 60 scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians recognised for their contributions to the field and their commitment to inspiring future generations.
News • 03 Dec 2024
Teacher burnout absent in global policy gap
An investigation into professional teaching standards across Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States has found that teacher burnout as a result of a lack of support is costing billions globally.
News • 03 Dec 2024
$2.2 million in ARC Discovery grants to help boost Australian life
Four University of Newcastle research teams have secured more than $2.2 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery grants to help expand Australia’s knowledge base and research capability.
News • 03 Dec 2024
Port of Newcastle supports STEM students' race towards a sustainable future in world's largest hydrogen competition
In a first for the Hunter Region, Port of Newcastle will give high school students from five local schools the opportunity to race in the international Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP), gearing them up for a future in the clean energy technology industry alongside 8,000 students from 25 countries worldwide.
News • 27 Nov 2024
AI vs humans: Are AI chatbots ready for real mental health conversations?
Researchers from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are investigating if AI chatbots can help fill the critical service gap in support services by providing empathetic, 24-hour mental health support.
News • 25 Nov 2024
HMRI honours 2024’s best at Research Excellence Awards
University of Newcastle neurologist, Conjoint Professor Jeannette Lechner-Scott, has been named Researcher of the Year at the 2024 HMRI Research Excellence Awards.
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