Engagement Priorities
Executive Leads
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Research and Innovation
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) Engineering, Science and Environment
Business Improvement Program (BIP) alignment
- Research Impact — Consider our research strengths, regional and global need, and external funding opportunities to focus our efforts where we can have the greatest impact.
Our Strategies
(Bold denotes BIP initiatives)
- Aligning our internal investments with strategic research priority areas, including the implementation of revenue and investment models for relevant business units and research institutes. (Q1-Q4)
- Driving our strategic research priority areas through activating our Living Labs (Q1-Q2) and implementing engagement roadmaps developed with our institutes. (Q1-Q4)
- Ongoing implementation of the Trailblazer Recycling & Clean Energy (TRaCE) collaboration with the University of New South Wales, and the DeCarb Hub project. (Q1-Q4)
- Developing new research connections through our Prime research partnerships strategy, building programs of work with major partners globally. (Q1-Q4)
- Implementing the Asia-Pacific research strategic plan. (Q1-Q4)
- Securing at least one ARC, NHMRC and/or CRC Centre of Excellence for 2025. (Q1-Q4)
Measures of Success
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.