November 2018

Seven promising University of Newcastle researchers are helping to pave the way for their female peers, as recipients of a Women in Research (WIR) Fellowship designed to support the development of their academic careers.

Virtual reality and other simulation technologies are making their way into teaching and education: the University of Newcastle is launching the Simulation Technology Evaluation Pilot (STEP) Program to position VR as a sustainable and lasting teaching tool.

The safety of surfers, divers and beach goers could be increased following a new tracking technique that uses drones to observe shark behaviour in water up to five metres deep.

UON’s Heads Up group, made up of the fourteen Heads of Schools and the Director of ELFS, is now in its fourth year. As they near the end of their tenure as co-chairs, Professor Cathy Coleborne (Humanities and Social Science) and Professor Sue Anne Ware (Architecture and Built Environment) reflect on the evolution of the group and the benefits it delivers to the current cohort of Heads of School, as well as the University.

I’m delighted to announce the recipients of the 2018 Learning and Teaching Student Recognition Prize.  Our student recipients were presented with their award at a presentation on Monday 5 November, attended by friends, family and staff.

The University of Newcastle is hosting industry professionals and experts for an evening of wine, cheese and discussion around how Australia’s changing trends are leading innovations in wine production.

Professor Billie Bonevski was recently appointed as UON’s inaugural Women in STEMM Chair. In this role, Billie will provide leadership and a voice for the University’s gender equity action plan, in particular STEMM focused initiatives. Billie shares some of her motivation and aspirations for this important, pioneering role.

Architecture student Samantha Bailey’s design for a striking $2 million multi-arts space, featuring spectacular waterfront vistas, will become a new focal point for arts and culture in Lake Macquarie.

The University of Newcastle is delighted to welcome Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, who commences today as the University’s 8th Vice-Chancellor and President.

We are delighted to welcome Professor Alex Zelinsky AO as he joins UON in the role of Vice-Chancellor and President.

After 38 years in academia, internationally renowned Professor of social work, Mel Gray is retiring.

Young researchers scooped the pool at the 2018 HMRI Awards Night as more than 30 new grants exceeding $1 million in total, along with three major annual awards, were announced for vital health and medical research projects.