September 2018

With gender equity gaining more attention than ever before, the focus has moved to a more holistic view where both women and men have a critical role to play in challenging the status quo, and the benefits are both real and immediate.

Around 400 staff and friends of the University joined outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen in the Great Hall on Friday 21 September to say thank you and farewell at the end of her seven years leading the institution.

I am delighted to share with you that the Good Universities Guide 2019, released this week, has given the University of Newcastle five stars for overall student experience and has placed us as the number one university in NSW for social equity.

“I hope to give back to others by speaking at rural schools and explaining that being at a disadvantage doesn’t have to be a hindrance. It can be a driver of determination” – Jack Roberts, First year Bachelor of Commerce student, and one of four University of Newcastle students already benefiting from generous philanthropic support received from Hunter Water.

Since 2015, UON has been working toward sustainable investment processes and practices to measure and improve the environmental and social impacts of our investment portfolio.

Healthy UON is pleased to advise that The Forum (University and Honeysuckle) has now joined Fitness Passport.

The University of Newcastle (UON) is proud to present the Port Macquarie Health Showcase this Friday, an event bringing together the local healthcare community and leading experts in the fields of health and medicine.

Parents and carers of Hunter school children will have a helping hand in the kitchen to create healthier lunchboxes, with the support of a University of Newcastle research project.

Keeping our campuses safe and healthy is a responsibility we all share.

Newcastle China Week returns over 21 - 23 September with an invitation to join new dialogues in global innovation at the China Business Forum, dine under the stars at the Hawker Night Food Market, or stroll the vibrant Street Festival on Beaumont St, Hamilton, which will be bursting full of cultural performances, free activities, delicious food, contemporary entertainment and amusements.