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News • 30 Oct 2023
University of Newcastle recognised as national leader in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff
The University of Newcastle’s commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff has been officially recognised, with the University being named the first university in Australia to receive a ‘Cygnet Award’ for Indigenous Cultural Competency.
News • 30 Oct 2023
University of Newcastle science subjects on the rise in global rankings
The University of Newcastle’s science programs have ranked as some of the best in the world, moving up in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Subject Rankings.
News • 20 Oct 2023
University sector: now and future of higher education in Australia
Appeared in Newcastle Herald 20 October 2023. Thousands of high school students in our region are now well into their HSC exams - an important milestone in the lives of Year 12 students.
News • 10 Oct 2023
Ma & Morley Scholars return to China
More than forty years since the chance meeting at West Lake in Hangzhou, China that sparked the friendship between Jack Ma and the Morley family, a new generation of globally-minded aspiring leaders from the University of Newcastle visited China for a unique cultural exchange.
News • 5 Oct 2023
Life-changing university scholarships opening doors for students in need
Applications are now open for the Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship program, which is clearing the path to higher education for students wishing to study at the University of Newcastle.
News • 4 Oct 2023
A community organisation fighting to end sexual violence
Sarah Williams, University of Newcastle student, is the founder of What Were You Wearing (WWYW), a non for profit organisation providing education, awareness and advocacy on sexual violence.
News • 15 Sep 2023
Our University supports a Yes vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum
The University of Newcastle supports an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
News • 15 Sep 2023
Softballer takes out top honour at University Sports Awards
Softball player Callum Beashel has been awarded the University’s most prestigious sporting honour, Sportsperson of the Year, at the University of Newcastle’s Sports Awards held last night at the Conservatorium of Music.
News • 6 Sep 2023
Connecting people with the information they need - anytime, anyplace
Ryan Macpherson and Jude Novak, are cofounders of Coassemble, creators of Australia’s first online training platform.
News • 28 Aug 2023
University of Newcastle’s new, high-tech campus on the Central Coast given green light
The NSW Government has formally approved the $58 million University of Newcastle Central Coast Campus, which will be built on the site of the former Mitre 10 building at 305 Mann Street, Gosford.
News • 24 Aug 2023
Innovative research pitches win quick-fire University of Newcastle Three Minute Thesis and Visualise Your Thesis contest
Chloe Wilkins and Madeleine Gale took out the top prizes in the University of Newcastle’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) and inaugural Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) competitions, with the respective champions announced at this week’s competition finals.
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.