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News • 13 Oct 2020
Rainbow pedestrian crossing signifies University’s commitment to diversity
The University of Newcastle believes in a “show don’t tell” principle in our commitments to community and equity. That’s why, as part of the University of Newcastle’s Pride Week 2020, a permanent rainbow-coloured pedestrian crossing will today be unveiled on the Callaghan campus in front of the Chan
News • 24 Sep 2020
Learning from home has new meaning
In these unusual times, it seems hard to imagine overseas travel being a possibility. Perhaps, you could cast your mind back to a time where travelling to foreign countries was a reality and being in unfamiliar places, wasn’t so unfamiliar.
News • 15 Sep 2020
Indigenous medical students admitted through innovative program
Having helped train more than 100 Indigenous doctors, the University of Newcastle’s Thurru Indigenous Health Unit is recruiting for its next intake of aspiring doctors.
News • 26 Aug 2020
First look inside Central Coast’s future of health education and clinical research
Take a sneak peek into the new $72.5 million Central Coast Research Institute (CCRI) and University of Newcastle Central Coast …
News • 21 Aug 2020
Black Lives Matter statement
The University of Newcastle stands united with people of colour nationally and internationally in the pursuit of equal rights and treatment in all aspects of life.
News • 11 Aug 2020
The benefits of speaking in an Aboriginal Language
By Dr Raymond Kelly, Deputy Head of the University of Newcastle’s Wollotuka Institute.
News • 29 Jul 2020
University of Newcastle joins back of jersey
The Newcastle Knights are pleased to announce the University of Newcastle will take top position on the back of jersey for Indigenous Round.
News • 23 Jun 2020
Critical need to re-engage Indigenous students in school post COVID-19
The critical need to re-engage Indigenous students in school as NSW transitions out of pandemic restrictions has been the driving force behind a new set of tools and resources created for educators and teachers.
News • 19 Jun 2020
What can I do with a Development Studies degree? Empower communities at a human services agency
Wondering where a Bachelor of Development Studies can take you? Meet Jenna, who traveled extensively while studying and has since used her degree to empower local Western Australian communities to enable individual, family and community wellbeing.
News • 12 Feb 2019
Ma & Morley scholar on a journey from Dubbo to doctor
After completing the University of Newcastle’s Yapug pathway program last year, Kieran Shipp is one step closer to his goal of becoming a doctor as he prepares to start his first semester of the Joint Medical Program.
News • 04 Jul 2017
UON takes out the 2017 Indigenous Unigames
A team of student-athletes from the University of Newcastle (UON) won the 2017 Indigenous Unigames held last week at Deakin University in Geelong.
News • 26 Apr 2017
UON researcher to reflect on 1967 referendum
Professor John Maynard will sit on a panel at the National Museum of Australia, as part of the new exhibition ‘A Change is Gonna Come’, to reflect on the 1967 r
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.