Community and Alumni
News • 24 Aug 2017
Architecture students draw on humanitarian skills
A group of UON architecture students has experienced the ability to inspire positive change, opening their eyes to a career in humanitarian architecture.
News • 17 Aug 2017
Outstanding young scientific mind recognised
The significant work of a University of Newcastle (UON) researcher has been recognised at the prestigious 2017 NSW Young Tall Poppy awards
News • 16 Aug 2017
UON students marked as entrepreneurial trailblazers
Seven students from the University of Newcastle are set to pioneer the future of innovation as they undertake studies at the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship
News • 14 Aug 2017
$100,000 grant for Newcastle STEM outreach program
The University of Newcastle’s innovative Science and Engineering Challenge has attracted a $100,000 grant from the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer’s office
News • 01 Aug 2017
Celebrating student excellence on the coast
TAFE NSW and University of Newcastle will present more than 70 scholarships and awards to students from the Central Coast
News • 28 Jul 2017
Scientists, entrepreneurs and acting royalty take centre stage for UON Alumni Awards
An outstanding cohort recognised at the 42nd UON Alumni Awards.
News • 12 Jul 2017
UON dominates 2017 Eastern Unigames
UON has dominated the 2017 Eastern University Games pennant tally, winning the Overall University Champion trophy as well as the Per Capita title.
News • 06 Jul 2017
From Ourimbah to Vanuatu: documenting a disappearing language
More than 800 students will graduate from UON’s Central Coast campus this week, including Amy Dewar who is helping document an endangered Oceanic language.
News • 04 Jul 2017
Magic in Melbourne
University of Newcastle researcher, Professor Marguerite Johnson has been invited to give a public lecture in Melbourne.
News • 30 Jun 2017
Volunteers prepare to blaze a trail for Indigenous education
A group of UON students, alumni, staff and community friends have gathered ahead of the ambitious 65km trek across the Larapinta Trail.
News • 29 Jun 2017
New app-roach to carbs for pregnant women
A University of Newcastle nutrition study is aiming to help pregnant women beat confusion related to how much carbohydrate they should eat.
News • 13 Jun 2017
UON leaders recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours
University of Newcastle alumni, academics and affiliates have been recognised for their remarkable work in the Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours
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.