Research to influence change
Committed to excellence
The University of Newcastle is committed to excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research. This means producing world-leading research into issues, topics and concepts that are guided by, and responsive to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
We are committed to working with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led partnership structures, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, researchers, students and staff to develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led research agendas.
Ideally this research will be led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Chief Investigators and in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and peoples.
Aboriginal Health Research Strategy
An innovative strategy to ensure our mob have a say.
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property
Responsible for driving a whole-of-University approach to Indigenous success.
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The Wollotuka Institute
Committed to the advancement and leadership of Indigenous education at a local, national and global level.
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Thurru Indigenous Health Unit
Providing national leadership in the provision of community responsive Indigenous health education.
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Purai Global Indigenous History Centre
Integrating global and transnational analytical perspectives and frameworks with research on Indigenous and diaspora histories and other related histories of race.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and research are a whole of university commitment - it is everyone’s responsibility. This Framework will see the University, our communities and our region work together to achieve excellence.
Artwork story: The symbol for people can be seen gathered within the growing vines. The brightly coloured people represent the older Aboriginal students at the University expanding their knowledge in their current fields while the smaller people symbols next to them are the new students just beginning their journey but with the older students as exciting role models. The leaves/ vines represent the growing of cultural knowledge breaking through barriers (the black and white lines) to better educate our local community. The colours within the black and white lines represent the success of the growing vines - it reflects a change in education, where Indigenous people, knowledge and culture is recognised and valued. The connected circles between the two vines represent the growing of Aboriginal-led research - connecting students across fields and educating our community.
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.