Community and Alumni
News • 28 Nov 2018
Multi-million dollar boost for crucial research
Twenty-one research projects across science, engineering, health and the humanities are set to advance, sharing in $8.75 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
News • 28 Nov 2018
Greater Bank and University banking on building community’s financial literacy
Two iconic Newcastle organisations have entered into an industry-first partnership, dedicated to building the financial literacy of the region’s communities.
News • 27 Nov 2018
Call for fathers and preschoolers to take part in family health program
The University of Newcastle is calling for 150 dads with three to five-year-olds to take part in a healthy lifestyle program being offered in the Hunter region.
News • 19 Nov 2018
Architecture student’s design chosen for striking $2 million multi-arts centre
Architecture student Samantha Bailey’s design for a striking $2 million multi-arts space, featuring spectacular waterfront vistas, will become a new …
News • 13 Nov 2018
Inaugural lecture honours prominent Hunter psychologist
The legacy of well-known Hunter psychologist, educator and former Chancellor of the University, Professor Trevor Waring AM will be honoured …
News • 12 Nov 2018
Sparkes helps light the future of the legal industry
A new partnership between the University of Newcastle and Sparke Helmore Lawyers will explore what digital disruption means for the future of law students and lawyers.
News • 09 Nov 2018
Research outcomes that benefit every body in Australia
Health and medical research from the University of Newcastle has been recognised among the country’s best for improving the wellbeing of people in Australia and beyond.
News • 09 Nov 2018
Young veterans’ alcohol use and mental health focus of new research
An online research trial is set to investigate the best methods to support young Australian veterans who drink alcohol and …
News • 01 Nov 2018
Newcastle's global animation festival returns
Two of our students will have their work showcased at this year's Newcastle International Animation Festival.
News • 16 Oct 2018
Grandmothers deserve more recognition for caring
Grandmothers deserve more recognition for their role as caregivers and some are at risk of being overburdened, according to a report from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.
News • 16 Oct 2018
Children's charity building on $2m foundation
There will be cheers, happy tears, canapés and cake when the Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF) holds its 2018 Awards Night on Thursday, 18 October, presenting $75,000 in new grant funding while announcing its latest ‘CARE’ research excellence winners.
News • 12 Oct 2018
2018 David Maddison lecture: And now for the next 40 years
Australia’s next generation of doctors, and those trusted to educate them, will face a new set of challenges as they …
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