April 2019

Dr Greg Blyton with VR headset

Featured News • 12 Apr 2019

Virtual reality unearths ancient Indigenous artefacts

Modern technology is providing a glimpse into the world’s oldest surviving culture, with 3D digital scanning and virtual reality re-creating a 6,500-year-old archaeological site in Newcastle, Australia.

Featured News • 12 Apr 2019

Callaghan graduates cross the stage toward a new chapter

More than 4000 students will celebrate the culmination of their studies over the next week, with the annual graduation ceremonies set to commence at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus.

Dr Benj Tarsh

Community and Alumni • 8 Apr 2019

Support for Brilliant International Medical Students

Dr Benj Tarsh has decided to leave a gift in his will to the University of Newcastle to assist other international students who share his passion to help others.

greater bank launch

Community and Alumni • 8 Apr 2019

Industry-first partnership builds financial literacy

The University of Newcastle and Greater Bank have announced a five-year partnership.

HRFC lead economist Dr Anthea Bill delivers the economic health check at a recent Upper Hunter Economic Breakfast

Community and Alumni • 8 Apr 2019

Bengalla Continues a Rich History of Local Collaboration for Community Gain

Upper Hunter communities will benefit from a new philanthropic partnership.

Student Communications Team at the Glen Avery Trivia Night 2018

Community and Alumni • 8 Apr 2019

Raising Funds for Scholarships and Beyond

Staff teams from across the University faced off for the annual Glen Avery Trivia Night, now in its tenth year.

Jodie Cochrane

Community and Alumni • 8 Apr 2019

Encouraging Excellence Among Aspiring Engineers

The Catherine and Peter Tay High Achiever Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship

The Burges family on Bill's graduation day in 1965

Community and Alumni • 8 Apr 2019

National Recognition for a Special Family

The Burges family has been honoured at the prestigious Research Australia Health and Medical Research Awards.

Hunterwise team

Featured News • 4 Apr 2019

Partnership sets year 8 girls on STEM path

Girls from two Hunter-based high schools seeking a higher education and career in STEM-related disciplines are closer to achieving their goals thanks to a partnership announced between HunterWiSE, Newcastle High School, Callaghan College and Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group.

Community and Alumni • 3 Apr 2019

Newcastle University Choir presents One Fine Day

One Fine Day (Un Bel Di) from Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly is one of the most-loved soprano arias in all of opera.

Professor Brett Neilan

HIGHLIGHTS - Grants and Impact • 2 Apr 2019

Award of ARC Linkage Project - Mitigating the risk of cyanobacterial blooms in wastewater ponds.

Congratulations to Professor Brett Neilan on being awarded an ARC Linkage Project Grant entitled Mitigating the risk of cyanobacterial blooms in wastewater ponds for $456,527 for the period 2019-2021.

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