November 2019

The University Gallery • 25 Nov 2019

Explore the University Museum Collection

Did you know that the University has a dedicated museum space on campus? Now you can explore the museum collection online through our collection database.

Featured News • 25 Nov 2019

Wi-Fi 6 launch keeps University of Newcastle at the front of tech for Higher Education

The University of Newcastle is introducing the world’s latest Wi-Fi technology, Wi-Fi 6, to its campuses from November 2019, just two months after the technology became available.

Bachelor Nursing student Damian Moore uses virtual reality conflict resolution

Featured News • 25 Nov 2019

Ground-breaking conflict simulator helps train budding nurses

A world-first virtual reality (VR) simulation is helping train nursing students at the University of Newcastle in conflict resolution.

Naomi Goldenberg

College of Human and Social Futures • 25 Nov 2019

Religion themed masterclass, conference and public event

The Centre for the Study of Violence and the School of Humanities and Social Science are hosting a variety of events in December around the of themes religion, sexuality and violence.

Professor Jameson with the Jameson cell

Featured News • 22 Nov 2019

OPINION: Newcastle know-how to our region and the world

If I told you Australia’s biggest-earning innovation for the past quarter century came from Newcastle, would you believe me? Indeed, it has outstripped earnings from other icons like WiFi and the Black Box, but is little known for its economic contribution to the country.

(L-R): Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Strategy and Leadership Nathan Towney, Taylah Gray, Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky

Featured News • 21 Nov 2019

The University of Newcastle launches Maligagu blueprint for Indigenous employment

Increasing the number of Indigenous people working at the University of Newcastle is just one of the goals of the Maligagu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy and Action Plan 2019 – 2021 officially launched by the institution today.

Professor Lyndall Ryan with the map of Australia showing the colonial massacres

Featured News • 18 Nov 2019

True extent of colonial frontier massacres revealed as new sites added to interactive map

The true extent of massacres on the colonial frontier of Australia has been revealed by researchers at the University of Newcastle. Around 97 per cent of people killed in these massacres were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Helen English

College of Human and Social Futures • 15 Nov 2019

Research examines older people’s engagement with creative and physical activities

Identifying barriers and enablers to lifetime engagement with creative and physical activities.

two students holding a trophy

Current Students • 15 Nov 2019

Supercars Giveaway

Tag a mate on social media and go in the draw to win a VIP Supercars experience!

College of Human and Social Futures • 15 Nov 2019

Classics and Ancient History PhD Travel Scholarship Opportunity

$5000 scholarship for travel costs to Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Croatia, Cyprus.

College of Human and Social Futures • 15 Nov 2019

Success for Criminology students receiving job offers before graduating

Work placement opportunities lead to full time jobs.

Featured News • 15 Nov 2019

Free legal clinic to support community’s vulnerable older people

Some of the most vulnerable people in our society – older people – are benefiting from a new free community legal service established by Newcastle Law School in Newcastle and Gosford.

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