April 2014

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, with support from the University of Newcastle, is the first school in New South Wales to deliver a revolutionary accelerated learning program developed in the United States.

Our #uonthemove photo competition generated a fantastic response with 96 entries capturing different aspects of our University 'on the move'.

University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen, has welcomed the report of the review of the Demand Driven Funding System released by the Australian Government, and the recommendations for the expansion and improvement of the system.

Two outstanding young scholars from the University of Newcastle have been awarded competitive Indigenous scholarships to continue their studies at Oxford and Cambridge – ranked among the world's most prestigious universities.

The following excerpts from Nathan West's personal statement for the Roberta Sykes Scholarship explain his plans to influence a range of benefits for Indigenous Australia:

The following excerpts from Jessica Buck's personal statement for the Charlie Perkins Scholarship explain her drive to close the Aboriginal health gap:

New University of Newcastle research reveals families are in danger of losing thousands of dollars through incorrect investment advice.

 A sunprint created using an image by Spiritlands artist Cherie Johnson.

A HMRI genetics laboratory at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital has become the first in Australia, and one of the few in the world, to receive accreditation for a new diagnostic system that revolutionises 'NextGen' DNA sequencing for breast and ovarian cancer.

Eating a poor-quality diet high in fat, refined sugar and processed foods can worsen asthma symptoms, a study has shown.

Cherie Johnson

The Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) at the University of Newcastle and the CSIRO have joined forces to establish a dynamic energy innovation precinct of global standing.