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Where Culture meets STEM: Empowering future leaders in Wadeye

News • 15 Oct 2026

Where Culture meets STEM: Empowering future leaders in Wadeye

The University of Newcastle’s National Science and Engineering Challenge, SMART program and the Wollotuka Institute travelled to Wadeye to deliver a series of hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) activities that connect learning with culture.

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Showing our support for the Koori Knockout

News • 12 Oct 2026

Showing our support for the Koori Knockout

The University of Newcastle and the Wollotuka Institute were proud to be named community partners of the 2026 Koori Knockout, one of the largest annual gatherings celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, community and rugby league.

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Aboriginal history honoured in naming of university student accommodation

News • 22 Sep 2026

Aboriginal history honoured in naming of university student accommodation

The University of Newcastle has announced the name of its new student accommodation in the heart of Newcastle – Muloobinba House – honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture.

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Nathan Towney appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Engagement and Equity

News • 26 Aug 2026

Nathan Towney appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Engagement and Equity

The University of Newcastle has today announced the appointment of Nathan Towney as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Equity.

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CSIRO backs next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM talent with $1.5 million scholarship program

News • 18 Aug 2026

CSIRO backs next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM talent with $1.5 million scholarship program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and other energy transition-related degrees at the University of Newcastle will benefit from a major new scholarship initiative funded by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.

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Grassroots communities share storytelling to preserve environmental gems

News • 16 Jul 2026

Grassroots communities share storytelling to preserve environmental gems

A beautiful cross-cultural storytelling project facilitated by the University of Newcastle is amplifying the voices of climate-facing communities and deepening understanding of the environmental and cultural significance of wetlands and waterways across the Pacific.

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