December 2014

The University of Newcastle (UON) and De La Salle University of the Philippines have signed a Memorandum of Agreement under the Australia Awards Scholarships institutional partnership framework, to offer study and exchange opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate students.

During our recent graduations at UON Singapore I had the pleasure of hosting our new graduates, staff, alumni and friends of UON at a wonderful graduation dinner. There was a great buzz in the room as our graduates celebrated an important milestone with their families.

The University of Newcastle has received two Australian Awards for University Teaching, recognising quality teaching practice and outstanding contributions to student learning.

The University of Newcastle has received two Australian Awards for University Teaching, recognising quality teaching practice and outstanding contributions to student learning.

Dr Nancy Cushing and Dr Julie McIntyre, historians from the University of Newcastle's School of Humanities and Social Science, look at how Christmas pudding evolved with Australia in The Conversation.

Each year the University of Newcastle celebrates the remarkable achievements of our staff at the Vice-Chancellor's Awards ceremony.

A number of UON staff met Italy's Prime Minister at a post-G20 function in Sydney in November.

Important information regarding new mobile and data plan services for staff

A busy two month period for IT Services has seen Microsoft Lync deployed to more than 6500 staff.

The Wollotuka Institute will host a 'yarning circle' at the Birabahn Building on December 11 to discuss constitutional recognition.

Professor Marguerite Johnson , from the University of Newcastle's School of Humanities and Social Science, talks about the ancient historical traditions of Christmas in The Conversation.

Health clinician and researcher Nicole Turner was honoured at the 2014 NSW Aboriginal Health Awards for her work in encouraging nutritious eating, physical activity and healthy weight for Indigenous children in the Hunter New England Local Health District.