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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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University of Newcastle takes out 30th anniversary of Indigenous Nationals on home soil

News • 07 Jul 2026

University of Newcastle takes out 30th anniversary of Indigenous Nationals on home soil

The University of Newcastle and the Wollotuka Institute have proudly celebrated 30 Years of Indigenous Nationals, welcoming more than 500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student-athletes from 31 universities across Australia for the milestone event.

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Blak Excellence Learning Exchange – “From the Sea to the Desert”

News • 30 Jun 2026

Blak Excellence Learning Exchange – “From the Sea to the Desert”

The Blak Excellence Reciprocal Learning Exchange brings together emerging leaders from communities across Australia and North America to connect, learn and collaborate.

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Wukul Yabang Recognised as Finalist in the Indigenous Governance Awards

News • 29 Jun 2026

Wukul Yabang Recognised as Finalist in the Indigenous Governance Awards

Wukul Yabang Aboriginal Health Research Community Panel has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Indigenous Governance Awards for embedding a Community Governance model that empowers local Aboriginal communities to shape the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander research agenda.

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