Community and Alumni

The University of Newcastle is now ranked equal 207^th in the prestigious 2020 QS World University Rankings, released today.

Following an extensive executive search process, Daniel Bell has been appointed University General Counsel.

The NUW Alliance has warmly welcomed new CEO Matt Gijselman, as it looks to embed the advances
made under outgoing CEO Bran Black.

University staff and students recently joined members of the local Broke community to participate in the rare immersive experience of a cultural burn, facilitated by the Koori Country Firesticks Aboriginal Corporation.

University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA) in recognition of his significant and ongoing contribution to the field of science.

A remediation programme to protect island ecosystems from damage caused by oil pollution from World War II wrecks sunk in the Pacific Ocean has launched in Newcastle Harbour.

The University of Newcastle Collection has a large archive of incredible artworks and artefacts. The stunning paintings Chrysalis Beginning 1989, and Skyspace 1981, by Virginia Cuppaidge, are two large scale works by the artist in the collection, currently on exhibition as part of Virginia Cuppaidge: the nature of abstraction at at Newcastle Art Gallery, 11 May - 21 July 2019.

Businesswoman, philanthropist and entrepreneur Noni Purnomo is the 2019 Australian Alumni of the Year.

The University Gallery created an outstanding catalogue for the recent exhibition of local Newcastle artists Dino Consalvo and Lottie Consalvo From the Mudbrick House, held 20 March to 20 April. The catalogue is now available as a digital download.

There is a stark gender imbalance in awards and industry recognitions. What are the causes and how can we fix it?

Flu activity is already in full swing with influenza rates estimated to be two to three times higher than normal in Australia, prompting the annual online health surveillance system, FluTracking, to launch early this year.

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.