Initiatives
Key initiatives
Asia Pacific partnerships
We will forge mutually beneficial partnerships in the Asia Pacific Region to support collaborations, international student recruitment, transnational education programs, staff and student exchange, and both outbound and inbound student mobility. These partnerships will enhance the University's research strengths, expand access to international research funding schemes, increase impact and entrepreneurship opportunities, and build reputation.
We will establish joint institutes with partner institutions in the Asia Pacific Region to address complex global issues and to drive the activities of our partnerships.
Globally engaged education
We will embrace a global focus in all learning, ensuring curriculum and programs are internationally relevant, attractive and flexible, and contribute to making our graduates life-ready.
Empowered and connected
We will strengthen connections with alumni, recognising the significance of their lifelong relationship with the University. We will take opportunities to use our outstanding alumni and staff to assist with student recruitment, marketing, industry introductions and engagement, government liaison in offshore locations, running lectures, mentoring start-ups, student outbound and inbound mobility and career-ready placement opportunities.
Our Asia Pacific Hubs: Sydney and Singapore
We will maximise the potential that our activities in the gateway cities of Sydney and Singapore bring in enhancing student experience, connecting students and researchers with business and industry and building our global presence and reputation.
Progress
Celebrating 60 Years of Newcastle and Singapore
In 2025, two remarkable milestones converge: the University of Newcastle celebrates its 60th anniversary and Singapore marks 60 years of independence. Reflecting on the spirit of opportunity that has shaped our shared history, we celebrate how Singapore-based alumni are helping to build our shared future.
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Record number of New Colombo Scholars to exchange knowledge in Indo-Pacific
The University of Newcastle has secured more than $1.9 million to support 334 students to participate in 23 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility projects across 14 countries in the Indo-Pacific region over the next two years.
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International recognition for young entrepreneur
Ms Ruyen Sarah Voon, a highly accomplished digital media professional and alumna of the University of Newcastle, has won the Young Entrepreneur Award at the 2024 Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (MAAC) Alumni Awards.
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Further international success for public health pioneer
Professor Xiaofei Zhang, a highly accomplished health professional and alumnus of the University of Newcastle, has been awarded the Life Science Award at the 2024 Australia China Alumni Awards (ACAA).
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Journey of hearts and minds: Ma & Morley Scholars in China
The experience of a lifetime awaited 27 Scholars from the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program who travelled to China for a 12-day cultural immersion earlier this year to broaden their global awareness, connect with other cultures and gain insight into life in China.
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Matilda masters expanding her health career
After working in infectious disease during the COVID-19 pandemic, Matilda Boey knew she wanted to contribute further to Singapore’s health system, inspiring her to study a Master of Public Health.
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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.