Senator the Hon. Anthony Chisholm presenting at the TRaCE Inaugural Showcase

News • 6 Mar 2024

Inaugural Showcase debuts cutting-edge solar and hydrogen technologies

More than 200 industry, government officials, researchers, start-ups and university staff came together yesterday to celebrate the achievements of the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) program.

Headshot of Associate Professor Amy Maguire smiling to camera

News • 6 Mar 2024

ARC Fellowships advance human rights research and ‘greener’ belt conveyor technology

The University of Newcastle’s Associate Professor Amy Maguire and Professor Craig Wheeler have been awarded prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Mid-Career Industry Fellowships. More than $2.2m combined will fund their respective projects to support national human rights law reform; and to halve the energy used to convey Australia’s most valuable export commodities.

Left to right: Professor Mark Hoffman UON, Roger Hale TAFE NSW, Student Ambassadors: Manav Arora, Nataly Soto, Sarthak Birani, Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes, Nate Henderson Study NSW

News • 6 Mar 2024

New ambassador program welcomes international students to Newcastle with open arms

A new International Student Ambassador initiative launched today in Newcastle aims to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging for all international students living and studying in the Hunter.

International Brain Tumour Research Summit - Australia

News • 6 Mar 2024

Great minds tackle brain cancer puzzle at International Summit

Brilliant leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world have united to help solve the brain cancer puzzle at the inaugural International Brain Tumour Research Summit - Australia in Melbourne.

The Lord Mayor and the Vice-Chancellor stand together in front of an Indigenous artwork

News • 28 Feb 2024

City of Newcastle and University Expands Region’s Art and Culture Commitment

City of Newcastle and the University of Newcastle have today announced a new cultural partnership that will see the two organisations working together to expand the region's art capabilities.

A student is guided through a practical oral health lesson

News • 27 Feb 2024

National University Teaching Awards celebrate outstanding educators at the University of Newcastle

Five University of Newcastle academics have been honoured with the prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching.

University of Newcastle logo

News • 26 Feb 2024

University behind Australia’s largest, oldest and most successful enabling program welcomes Accord

The University of Newcastle has welcomed the Australian Universities Accord final report and stands ready to work with government on implementation.

Students in a lecture theatre.

News • 23 Feb 2024

Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance

Congratulations to our 32 scholars who have received $10,000 for academic excellence.

Research Roberta Ryan chatting and with a happy and smiling young person, Emma Dubos

News • 22 Feb 2024

Happier in the Hunter: promising findings for young people

Despite the challenges that young people in regional areas face, new data reveals Hunter youth are happier than their peers in capital cities.

Financial elder abuse

News • 21 Feb 2024

‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ operating in the red

Parents offering their children a leg-up on the property ladder are at increased risk of financial elder abuse, a new study finds.

A crowd of students walks through the Student Life Expo underneath colourful flags

News • 20 Feb 2024

Nursing and teaching degrees popular as University of Newcastle’s Welcome Week activities commence

Almost 10,000 new students will start their university journey this week as they join in the University of Newcastle’s Welcome Week activities.

MRFF grants

News • 20 Feb 2024

$10.6m MRFF funding boosts researchers’ mission to improve Australia’s health

Seven University of Newcastle teams have secured more than $10.6m in Australian government funding to help solve some of the nation’s most pressing health issues.

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