Goal 11:
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
There needs to be a future in which cities provide opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.
- Public Access to Buildings
- Public Access to Libraries
- Public Access to Museums
- Public Access to Green Spaces
- Arts and Heritage Contribution
- Record and Preserve Cultural Heritage
- Sustainable Practices Targets
- Promote Sustainable Commuting
- Allow Remote Working
- Affordable Housing for Employees
- Affordable Housing for Students
- Pedestrian Priority on Campus
- Local Authority Collaboration Regarding Planning and Development
- Planning and Development: New Build Standards
- Building on Brownfield Sites
Stories
2024
2022
Borneo offers students a taste of research, culture and connection
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Building belonging
For many young refugees, the collision of their old and new lives transpires at school. Newcastle researchers are equipping teachers with the skills to create spaces of belonging and better support new arrivals.
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News
2025
Celebrating Earth Science Week: Exploring the Past, Shaping the Future
The College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE) hosted a thought-provoking Earth Science Week event, Exploring the Past, Shaping the Future, bringing together students, researchers, and industry professionals to reflect on the critical role Earth Science plays in shaping our world.
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Celebrating Earth Science Week: Exploring the Past, Shaping the Future
The College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE) hosted a thought-provoking Earth Science Week event, Exploring the Past, Shaping the Future, bringing together students, researchers, and industry professionals to reflect on the critical role Earth Science plays in shaping our world.
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Early career researchers awarded more than $2.1m ARC DECRA funding to drive future innovation
Four outstanding early-career researchers from the University of Newcastle have secured more than $2.1 million in the highly competitive Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA).
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Events
2025
Beyond the Spectacle: Events as Strategic Investments in Newcastle’s Future
A great event does more than entertain – it can shape a city’s future. With Newcastle increasing its investment in events, we have an opportunity to ensure events are not just one-time spectacles, but catalysts for long-term economic, social and cultural impact.
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Beyond the Spectacle: Events as Strategic Investments in Newcastle’s Future
A great event does more than entertain – it can shape a city’s future. With Newcastle increasing its investment in events, we have an opportunity to ensure events are not just one-time spectacles, but catalysts for long-term economic, social and cultural impact.
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Degrees
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Apply to study a degree in biomedical science and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Apply to study a degree in education (primary) and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)
Apply to study a degree in medical radiation science (diagnostic radiography) and graduate with employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)
Apply to study a degree in medical radiation science (nuclear medicine) and graduate with employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy)
Apply to study a degree in medical radiation science (radiation therapy) and graduate with employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program)
Apply to study a degree in medicine (joint medical program) and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Nursing
Apply to study a degree in nursing and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
Apply to study a degree in nutrition & dietetics and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Apply to study a degree in occupational therapy and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Apply to study a degree in oral health therapy and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Apply to study a degree in pharmacy and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Apply to study a degree in physiotherapy and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Apply to study a degree in speech pathology and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Our Alumni
Community connects to vision for Alumni House
Community support is building around Alumni House, with the exciting project attracting generous support from University of Newcastle alumni and community members who share the vision of connection and celebration.
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Community connects to vision for Alumni House
Community support is building around Alumni House, with the exciting project attracting generous support from University of Newcastle alumni and community members who share the vision of connection and celebration.
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$1.3m funding to better prepare for heatwaves
A project which aims to improve preparedness for the escalating threat of heatwaves in regional NSW, has been awarded more than $1.3m funding through the Disaster Ready Fund – an Australian Government initiative that supports projects which address the physical and social impacts of disasters on communities.
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$1.3m funding to better prepare for heatwaves
A project which aims to improve preparedness for the escalating threat of heatwaves in regional NSW, has been awarded more than $1.3m funding through the Disaster Ready Fund – an Australian Government initiative that supports projects which address the physical and social impacts of disasters on communities.
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$438,000 funding to boost cleantech innovation in the Hunter
Local clean technology innovators will have more opportunity to bring their products to market with the NSW Government awarding $438,375 in funding for the University of Newcastle’s Hunter Cleantech Accelerator.
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$438,000 funding to boost cleantech innovation in the Hunter
Local clean technology innovators will have more opportunity to bring their products to market with the NSW Government awarding $438,375 in funding for the University of Newcastle’s Hunter Cleantech Accelerator.
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30k in funding awarded to our top 3 innovators
The University of Newcastle celebrated outstanding innovation in climate action at the Net Zero Grand Challenge Awards Night, held at the University Gallery on October 17th, 2024.
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30k in funding awarded to our top 3 innovators
The University of Newcastle celebrated outstanding innovation in climate action at the Net Zero Grand Challenge Awards Night, held at the University Gallery on October 17th, 2024.
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A collaborative effort to conserve Australia’s most threatened frogs
The University of Newcastle and NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) have joined forces to protect threatened amphibians across NSW.
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A collaborative effort to conserve Australia’s most threatened frogs
The University of Newcastle and NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) have joined forces to protect threatened amphibians across NSW.
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A Global Survey to Explore SDG Prioritisation Among Young People
CIFAL Newcastle is developing a survey to explore university students’ prioritisation and perceptions of the SDGs. It will also explore students characteristics to determine how these may impact prioritisation of SDGs, including gender, discipline of study or location.
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A place for connection, conversation and celebration
Congratulations to the winners of the Alumni House design competition Durbach Block Jaggers Architects teaming up with Jane Irwin Landscape Architecture, Cox Inall Ridgeway, Surface Design and Northrop! The team have developed this truly inspiring concept that, when built, will be an exceptional hom
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A place for connection, conversation and celebration
Congratulations to the winners of the Alumni House design competition Durbach Block Jaggers Architects teaming up with Jane Irwin Landscape Architecture, Cox Inall Ridgeway, Surface Design and Northrop! The team have developed this truly inspiring concept that, when built, will be an exceptional hom
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A return to Indigenous-led solutions may be our only hope to reverse plastics pollution
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A return to Indigenous-led solutions may be our only hope to reverse plastics pollution
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A Shared Stage: Mother and Daughter Celebrate Dual Graduation from School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Graduation is always a proud moment, but for Hayley and Julia McGregor, it holds an extra layer of significance as they crossed the stage together, both as graduates of the University of Newcastle’s School of Environmental and Life Sciences (SELS).
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A Shared Stage: Mother and Daughter Celebrate Dual Graduation from School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Graduation is always a proud moment, but for Hayley and Julia McGregor, it holds an extra layer of significance as they crossed the stage together, both as graduates of the University of Newcastle’s School of Environmental and Life Sciences (SELS).
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A Tale of Two Cities: Hunter and Illawarra regions collaborate to unlock innovation to drive change
University of Newcastle and the University of Wollongong (UOW) partnered with Business Illawarra and Business Hunter today to bring together more than 80 key government and industry stakeholders to discuss the best approach to drive economic and social change through innovation.
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A Tale of Two Cities: Hunter and Illawarra regions collaborate to unlock innovation to drive change
University of Newcastle and the University of Wollongong (UOW) partnered with Business Illawarra and Business Hunter today to bring together more than 80 key government and industry stakeholders to discuss the best approach to drive economic and social change through innovation.
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Accelerating Startups with the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy Program
Housed at the University’s Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER), the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) program is moving innovative technologies out of the lab and into global manufacturing.
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Accelerating Startups with the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy Program
Housed at the University’s Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER), the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) program is moving innovative technologies out of the lab and into global manufacturing.
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Achievements and sound financial result captured in 2023 Annual Report
The University of Newcastle delivered strong results in 2023, as outline in its 2023 Annual Report that was tabled in NSW Parliament today.
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Achievements and sound financial result captured in 2023 Annual Report
The University of Newcastle delivered strong results in 2023, as outline in its 2023 Annual Report that was tabled in NSW Parliament today.
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An innovative new approach to Social Work education at the University of Newcastle
This news story is promoting the new program - Master of Social Work Qualifying.
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An innovative new approach to Social Work education at the University of Newcastle
This news story is promoting the new program - Master of Social Work Qualifying.
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ARC Fellowships advance human rights research and ‘greener’ belt conveyor technology
The University of Newcastle’s Associate Professor Amy Maguire and Professor Craig Wheeler have been awarded prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Mid-Career Industry Fellowships. More than $2.2m combined will fund their respective projects to support national human rights law reform; and to halve the energy used in Australia’s belt conveyer systems.
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ARC Fellowships advance human rights research and ‘greener’ belt conveyor technology
The University of Newcastle’s Associate Professor Amy Maguire and Professor Craig Wheeler have been awarded prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Mid-Career Industry Fellowships. More than $2.2m combined will fund their respective projects to support national human rights law reform; and to halve the energy used in Australia’s belt conveyer systems.
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Assoc Prof Jafar Zanganeh Awarded Prestigious International Hydrogen Research Fellowship
The University of Newcastle and the College of Engineering, Science and Environment are proud to announce that Associate Professor Jafar Zanganeh has been awarded the highly competitive Research Fellowship in the International Hydrogen Research Collaboration.
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Assoc Prof Jafar Zanganeh Awarded Prestigious International Hydrogen Research Fellowship
The University of Newcastle and the College of Engineering, Science and Environment are proud to announce that Associate Professor Jafar Zanganeh has been awarded the highly competitive Research Fellowship in the International Hydrogen Research Collaboration.
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Associate Professor Iftekhar Ahmed presents at the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme, a key partner through the University’s Pacific Node initiative, recently ran a partner event on ‘Disaster Waste Management for a Resilient Pacific’ at the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Brisbane.
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Associate Professor Iftekhar Ahmed presents at the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme, a key partner through the University’s Pacific Node initiative, recently ran a partner event on ‘Disaster Waste Management for a Resilient Pacific’ at the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Brisbane.
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Automating green spaces for thriving cities
Claire and Jared, co-founders of Cloud Grow, are innovators in automated irrigation technology for green infrastructure. Their journey began with Herb Urban, a community gardening startup that evolved into a tech-driven solution for watering green roofs and walls.
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Automating green spaces for thriving cities
Claire and Jared, co-founders of Cloud Grow, are innovators in automated irrigation technology for green infrastructure. Their journey began with Herb Urban, a community gardening startup that evolved into a tech-driven solution for watering green roofs and walls.
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BHP partnership is helping bridge the gender gap in critical industries
Two researchers from the University's Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research recently completed a development program, initiated by BHP, designed to assist in breaking down barriers that often prevent women in the engineering and mining sector from entering leadership roles.
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BHP partnership is helping bridge the gender gap in critical industries
Two researchers from the University's Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research recently completed a development program, initiated by BHP, designed to assist in breaking down barriers that often prevent women in the engineering and mining sector from entering leadership roles.
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Biospecimen Services
The Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS) engages in research focused on the complex political, economic, social, cultural and environmental processes and relations that are transforming cities and regions.
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Building positive relationships and serving the community are vital
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Building positive relationships and serving the community are vital
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Celebrating 60 years of Community Support
Our timeline shares the impact of 60 years of generosity, with more than 12,000 people donating over $200 million to shape a better tomorrow through the University of Newcastle.
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Celebrating our outstanding community with 2024 Australia Day Honours
The University of Newcastle congratulates all recipients who have been recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours, in particular celebrating those that make up a vital part of the University community.
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Celebrating our outstanding community with 2024 Australia Day Honours
The University of Newcastle congratulates all recipients who have been recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours, in particular celebrating those that make up a vital part of the University community.
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Central Coast Campus reaches new heights as University of Newcastle celebrates topping out milestone
The University of Newcastle's new Central Coast Campus in Gosford has achieved a major milestone with the completion of the building's structure. The 'topping out' marks a crucial step in the project, bringing it closer to its anticipated completion later this year.
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Central Coast Campus reaches new heights as University of Newcastle celebrates topping out milestone
The University of Newcastle's new Central Coast Campus in Gosford has achieved a major milestone with the completion of the building's structure. The 'topping out' marks a crucial step in the project, bringing it closer to its anticipated completion later this year.
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Central Coast to host University of Newcastle’s first in-person Open Day since 2019
Around 1,500 prospective students and members of the public are expected to stream through the University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah Campus this Saturday as the University throws open its doors for the first in-person Open Day since 2019.
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Central Coast to host University of Newcastle’s first in-person Open Day since 2019
Around 1,500 prospective students and members of the public are expected to stream through the University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah Campus this Saturday as the University throws open its doors for the first in-person Open Day since 2019.
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Collaborating for clean energy and coastal resilience in the Pacific
The University of Newcastle is proudly continuing its commitment to engagement in the Pacific region, with representatives signing an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) in Samoa this week.
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Collaborating for clean energy and coastal resilience in the Pacific
The University of Newcastle is proudly continuing its commitment to engagement in the Pacific region, with representatives signing an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) in Samoa this week.
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Collaboration commitment to support Hunter wine industry’s future
A bold vision to secure the long-term sustainability of the Hunter Valley wine industry was the focus of the first Hunter Insights Series event for 2025, hosted by the University of Newcastle’s Institute for Regional Futures.
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Collaboration commitment to support Hunter wine industry’s future
A bold vision to secure the long-term sustainability of the Hunter Valley wine industry was the focus of the first Hunter Insights Series event for 2025, hosted by the University of Newcastle’s Institute for Regional Futures.
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Community encouraged to have their say on proposed City Campus Student Accommodation
The University of Newcastle will present its proposed city campus student accommodation plans and design to the local community in February, encouraging public input as planning and development on the project progresses. The proposed student accommodation is the second stage of development and will accommodate upward of 450 students.
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Community encouraged to have their say on proposed City Campus Student Accommodation
The University of Newcastle will present its proposed city campus student accommodation plans and design to the local community in February, encouraging public input as planning and development on the project progresses. The proposed student accommodation is the second stage of development and will accommodate upward of 450 students.
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Construction begins on the University of Newcastle’s new City Campus Student Accommodation
Construction has officially commenced on the University of Newcastle’s new City Campus Student Accommodation, with a sod turning ceremony taking place this morning at the site, located on the corner of Civic Lane and Worth Place, Newcastle.
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Construction begins on the University of Newcastle’s new City Campus Student Accommodation
Construction has officially commenced on the University of Newcastle’s new City Campus Student Accommodation, with a sod turning ceremony taking place this morning at the site, located on the corner of Civic Lane and Worth Place, Newcastle.
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Could housing cooperatives be an affordable solution to Australia’s growing housing crisis?
A project investigating the benefits of housing cooperatives in Australia will receive a boost, with the help of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage project worth over $590,000.
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Could housing cooperatives be an affordable solution to Australia’s growing housing crisis?
A project investigating the benefits of housing cooperatives in Australia will receive a boost, with the help of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage project worth over $590,000.
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Creating a cleaner, greener steel sector
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Creating the building blocks for new energy storage
MGA Thermal is revolutionising the renewable energy storage sector with technology developed at the University of Newcastle.
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Cutting-edge facility set to get the most out of athletes
Hunter Sports Centre is raising the bar on athlete performance in the Hunter with the opening of a cutting-edge new facility at the Glendale site.
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Cutting-edge facility set to get the most out of athletes
Hunter Sports Centre is raising the bar on athlete performance in the Hunter with the opening of a cutting-edge new facility at the Glendale site.
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Development Studies graduate makes a global mark
Like many school leavers, Nick wasn’t exactly sure what he wanted to do after he left school. He worked a few different jobs, did some travelling, and then tried his hand in a trade apprenticeship before deciding he wanted to enrol in university. It was this decision that ultimately led him to find his passion for humanitarian studies.
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Development Studies graduate makes a global mark
Like many school leavers, Nick wasn’t exactly sure what he wanted to do after he left school. He worked a few different jobs, did some travelling, and then tried his hand in a trade apprenticeship before deciding he wanted to enrol in university. It was this decision that ultimately led him to find his passion for humanitarian studies.
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Epic road test for printed solar
A pioneering environmental advocate will become the first consumer to road test futuristic printed solar cells, on an epic electric vehicle road trip around Australia.
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Epic road test for printed solar
A pioneering environmental advocate will become the first consumer to road test futuristic printed solar cells, on an epic electric vehicle road trip around Australia.
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Explore how Delprat Garden sprouts new life on contaminated land
The Hunter community will have a chance to experience and explore an award-winning ‘living phytoremediation lab’ as Delprat Garden and Cottage opens its doors for a family-friendly event this weekend.
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Explore how Delprat Garden sprouts new life on contaminated land
The Hunter community will have a chance to experience and explore an award-winning ‘living phytoremediation lab’ as Delprat Garden and Cottage opens its doors for a family-friendly event this weekend.
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Farewell from the Chancellor
University Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans, will retire at the end of the year following more than 10 years at the helm of our University Council. He shares his reflections on the generosity of our community
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Farewell from the Chancellor
University Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans, will retire at the end of the year following more than 10 years at the helm of our University Council. He shares his reflections on the generosity of our community
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Female leadership key to community ‘saving itself’ in unprecedented trauma
As the two-year anniversary of the devastating Northern Rivers’ flooding looms, new research from the University of Newcastle has shown the female-led response to the trauma prevailed where authorities failed.
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Female leadership key to community ‘saving itself’ in unprecedented trauma
As the two-year anniversary of the devastating Northern Rivers’ flooding looms, new research from the University of Newcastle has shown the female-led response to the trauma prevailed where authorities failed.
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First Look at Hunter's Health Innovation Living Lab
The early design for the Health Innovation Living Lab has been unveiled, providing the community with their first look at the Hunter’s new $2.3 million innovation ecosystem.
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First Look at Hunter's Health Innovation Living Lab
The early design for the Health Innovation Living Lab has been unveiled, providing the community with their first look at the Hunter’s new $2.3 million innovation ecosystem.
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Fossil Fables strikes gold at 2024 Australian Good Design Awards
A unique exhibition which explores Australia’s complex relationship with coal mining has been recognised with a gold accolade in the prestigious 2024 Australian Good Design Awards.
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Fossil Fables strikes gold at 2024 Australian Good Design Awards
A unique exhibition which explores Australia’s complex relationship with coal mining has been recognised with a gold accolade in the prestigious 2024 Australian Good Design Awards.
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From Ecologist to Entrepreneur: how a food collective is causing massive disruption to online grocery shopping, putting flavour back on the palette and regenerating ecosystems with every order
Lauren Branson is co-founder of Your Food Collective, a startup that is disrupting online grocery shopping while dramatically reducing food miles.
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From Ecologist to Entrepreneur: how a food collective is causing massive disruption to online grocery shopping, putting flavour back on the palette and regenerating ecosystems with every order
Lauren Branson is co-founder of Your Food Collective, a startup that is disrupting online grocery shopping while dramatically reducing food miles.
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Future Drought Fund win for 'Hydro Harvester'
Laureate Professor Behdad Moghtedari and his team have secured $1.75 million from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund to scale-up the Hydro Harvester technology.
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Future Drought Fund win for 'Hydro Harvester'
Laureate Professor Behdad Moghtedari and his team have secured $1.75 million from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund to scale-up the Hydro Harvester technology.
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Future leaders solving current problems
From protecting threatened species and educating the next generation about marine conservation, to fostering inclusive spaces for neurodivergent students, the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program is empowering our future leaders to take action for a better world.
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Gen Z and Business Transformation on the Agenda as 250 turn out for University’s Industry Open Day
Working with Gen Z, using research to drive economic and social impact and industry transformation in the Hunter were key topics up for discussion as more than 250 local industry leaders gathered today for the University of Newcastle’s first Industry Open Day.
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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.