April 2019
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community and Alumni • 8 Apr 2019
Encouraging Excellence Among Aspiring Engineers
The Catherine and Peter Tay High Achiever Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship
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.
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.
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.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.