2022
Annual Report
The University of Newcastle Annual Report is a report of our performance against strategic objectives and highlights key milestones we have reached during 2022.
Foreword
The 2022 Annual Report is an opportunity for us to reflect on a year that saw us celebrate many milestones as our campuses returned to their pre-COVID vibrancy and we resumed to face-to-face education, welcoming students back onto campus.
Who we are
Since 1965, the University of Newcastle has delivered superior education and world-class research. Our vision is to be a world leading university for our regions. We are guided by our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.
Key statistics
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world and we’re #1 in Australia for Industry collaboration. We educated 36,936 students from 106 countries and supported 7,271 graduates across our degree programs and we are proud to be sector leaders in Indigenous education.
Report of operations
Together with our staff, students and community, our University navigated 2022 with poise, adaptability and courage to move forward with our strategic plan, Looking Ahead. The many achievements set out in the Annual Report are a testament to our collective efforts to see our University succeed in 2023 and beyond.
Managing and governing
Our Council and Management teams support collaborative planning, strategic decision-making and effective and transparent governance.
Financials
As was common across the sector, our University continued to manage the impacts of COVID-19 on our core operating and commercial activities.
Compliance
We operate in a complex compliance environment with legislative and University obligations, rules, policies and procedures. Here, we monitor and report on the processes and systems that support these and enhance our opportunities, reduce threats and sustain our competitive advantage.
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.