There is no one way to define academic excellence, but it can be indicated by a number of identifiable factors. When students are highly satisfied and performing well, when academics are producing quality research and being highly cited and when people are being recognised with awards, the University is doing something right.
Our Academic Excellence program aims to define a path of performance excellence derived from a holistic approach and a collaborative academic culture that will sustain a world-class learning experience for students and support a high-performing research-intensive university.
Our Priorities
- Nurture excellence and identify areas which require performance improvement across the University
- Drive excellence in the areas of teaching, research and engagement
- Promote academic awards and the celebration of excellence
- Monitor performance at the individual, school, faculty and institutional levels
Rankings
The University of Newcastle continues to build its global reputation for being one of the world's most prestigious universities. For over 50 years, our outstanding educators have achieved a long list of accolades and our world-class researchers are recognised internationally for their contribution to many fields of inquiry. Our remarkable students continue to impress with stories of success within the region and on the national and world stage.
Awards
The University takes pride in the great work of its staff and constantly celebrates their achievements to be inspired always to reach for the top. Many distinguished University staff awardees have earned recognition across the country and overseas.
Non-Traditional Research Outputs
Policies and frameworks underpinning the University’s reward and recognition processes and research reporting have traditionally recognised scholarly outputs in the forms of academic journal publications and their scholarly impact. Today, research has expanded beyond journal publications to include screenings, software applications, licenses and patents, performances, architecture and exhibitions, all collectively known as ‘non-traditional research outputs’ (NTRO).
NTRO Triennial Report 2021-2023
The Non-Traditional Research Outputs Triennial Report 2021-2023 was prepared to promote and celebrate the exceptional and diverse work of our researchers and the value of research underpinning creative and practice- based work as well as research produced in other formats. The works showcased in this report have been mapped to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and demonstrate significant research collaborations and partnerships within and beyond our regions, recognised both nationally and globally.
Redesign of Academic Performance Indicators
Academic Excellence and Human Resource Services have commenced a review and redesign of academic performance indicators in order to re-align measures with external performance drivers, the University’s key strategic priorities, and understand the integration of these measures within existing policies, procedures and frameworks.
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.