Our Indigenous Commitment

Executive Leads

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Engagement and Equity
Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Strategy and Leadership

Our Strategies

Creating an ecosystem for Indigenous research by establishing a Health Research cluster and research pathways, including Post-Doctoral programs and Higher Degree Research (HDR) development programs. (Q1-Q4)
Developing and implementing student retention programs for Indigenous students, with a particular focus on programs in the College of Engineering, Science and Environment; Education; and Nursing and Midwifery. (Q1-Q4)

Measures of Success

Excellence

$3.0m of Research Income with an Indigenous Chief Investigator^

Equity

4.0% of staff identifying as Aboriginal

Engagement

Parity in the retention rates of our Indigenous and non-Indigenous students

Sustainability

All staff having completed Cultural Competency modules

^ Interim target

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.