November 2020

A virtual gallery, live performances, short films, animation, documentaries and much more will light up the virtual world this weekend as Festival X brings together a digital celebration of student creativity.

A new initiative aimed at boosting tourism in Newcastle will launch on Thursday.

Daniel Matas has been awarded the University of Newcastle Work Integrated Learning Staff Member of the Year for his proactive approach in initiating programs that in conjunction with the Local Court and local legal practitioners, create unique opportunities for students to gain exposure to the profession and have them ‘practice-ready’ in time for graduation.

Dr Alexandre Mendes has been awarded the Work Integrated Learning Staff Member of the Year in recognition of his efforts in creating innovative change within the Computer Science and Information Technology Work Integrated Learning course structure, generating meaningful work experience opportunities for an increased number of students and equipping them with skills required for the workplace.

Dr Narelle Eather has been awarded the Work Integrated Learning Staff Member of the Year, aptly nominated by her peers in recognition of her outstanding efforts in re-designing not one, but eight Bachelor of Education programs in the Physical Education department.

Dr Kylie Wales has been awarded the Work Integrated Learning Staff Member of the Year in recognition of her outstanding efforts in securing quality work placements for all Occupational Therapy students, while developing new partnerships and initiatives to keep the Work Integrated Learning program of courses thriving - both successfully achieved during the height of COVID-19.

Dr Xanne Janse de Jonge has been awarded the Work Integrated Learning Staff Member of the Year in recognition of her dedication to providing alternative and meaningful Work Integrated Learning opportunities for students amidst COVID-19 restrictions.

Port Stephens community members are working with scientists to collect information to help save koalas in the region.

The Convocation Medal for Exceptional Contribution recognizes members of the university community or the wider community who have contributed to the University of Newcastle as an influencer, advocate, advisor or supporter. Nominees demonstrate an outstanding contribution to the University, enhancing its commitment to be a world-leading University for all of its regions through the values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

Western science has pushed the Aboriginal presence back to a staggering 65,000 years, recognising that Aboriginal people carry the longest cultural memory known to humankind.

The University of Newcastle has today announced the winning team and installation in its recently completed Design-a-Place Marker competition.  Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, joined the winners and competition convenors to reveal the design of the new Callaghan campus place marker, which will be installed at Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses.

By Associate Professor Kathleen Butler, a proud Bundjalung and Worimi woman and Head of the Wollotuka Institute of Indigenous Research and Education at the University of Newcastle.