Current Staff
News • 6 May 2024
Sector-first approach to Indigenous health research
Community members and top medical bodies across the Hunter and New England regions have joined forces in a powerful bid to improve First Nations health outcomes.
News • 3 May 2024
$4.8m NHMRC Investigator grants to improve health of our communities
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded $4.8m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to find solutions to health problems such as pre-term birth and male infertility.
News • 18 Apr 2024
Sky’s the limit for graduates on the Central Coast
New nurses, teachers and food scientists are among those poised to make a difference on the Central Coast and beyond, following a celebration of their study achievements at the University of Newcastle Ourimbah graduation this week.
News • 11 Apr 2024
Creating a better tomorrow, together
Across the University, our community is united by a desire to make the world a better place. The Staff Donor Collective is one area creating ripples of positive change through regular payroll donations.
News • 10 Apr 2024
Solving our region’s greatest challenges at a world-class level
University of Newcastle secures top spots in global rankings
News • 10 Apr 2024
Breaking the mould of stereotypical web3 auditing firms
Fletcher Roberts and Jock Haslam are the Co-Founders of Hashlock, Australia's leading Blockchain Cyber Security and Smart Contract Auditing Firm.
News • 9 Apr 2024
From Student to Space Innovator
Andreas Antoniades, a prominent figure in the space technology and startup domain, recently engaged with the University of Newcastle community at our Startups & Space event.
News • 4 Apr 2024
Learning the EMU way
How Indigenous games are improving children’s cultural understanding, health and wellbeing, and learning in schools. Ready for a game of Gorri, Buroinjin, Kabi or Puldjungi? Children in the Awabakal and Worimi regions of the Hunter will soon be able to teach you how to play, thanks to an exciting new school-based education program generously supported by Port Waratah Coal Services.
News • 4 Apr 2024
Researchers calling time on ovarian cancer
Born from incredible loss, a special friendship between Dubbo farmer Brian Schloeffel and Professor Pradeep Tanwar is helping to spread awareness about ovarian cancer and the potentially life-changing early detection test that researchers at the University of Newcastle’s Global Centre for Gynaecological Diseases are developing.
News • 4 Apr 2024
Family legacy supporting Indigenous education
Everybody has different reasons for leaving a gift in their Will. Frances Doherty is proud to honour her father, Jack Doherty, whose activism to bring change for Indigenous students had an indelible impact on the University’s history.
News • 4 Apr 2024
Building new futures for migrant women
A new program to equip women from migrant and refugee backgrounds with skills in construction is set to build more than just new homes, thanks to generous support from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
News • 28 Mar 2024
Supporting our students – Adaptive Technology Centre refurbishment!
The recent refurbishment of the Adaptive Technology Centre (Adtech) represents a significant step forward in supporting students with additional needs at our University. Situated within Auchmuty Library, the Adtech space serves as a specialised space for students registered with AccessAbility to study.
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.