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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.