Goal 5:
Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
- Tracking Access Measures
- Policy for Women Applications and Entry
- Women's Access Schemes
- Women's Application in Underrepresented Subjects
- Policy of Non-Discrimination Against Women
- Non-Discrimination Policies for Transgender
- Maternity Policy
- Childcare Facilities for Students
- Childcare Facilities for Staff and Faculty
- Women's Mentoring Schemes
- Track Women's Graduation Rate
- Policies Protecting Those Reporting Discrimination
- Paternity Policy
Research Centres
Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education
Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education. For all enquiries please contact ceehe@newcastle.edu.au
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Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education
Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education. For all enquiries please contact ceehe@newcastle.edu.au
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Gender Justice Hub - Mobilising Higher Education to help end gender-based violence
Research on the impacts of gender based violence The role of higher education in addressing gender-based violence
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Gender Justice Hub - Mobilising Higher Education to help end gender-based violence
Research on the impacts of gender based violence The role of higher education in addressing gender-based violence
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Global Sport and Movement Collaborative
The Global Sport and Movement Collaborative (GSMC) is a bold new initiative from the University of Newcastle. We bring together world-class researchers, educators, and industry leaders to transform the future of sport, movement, and wellbeing.
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Global Sport and Movement Collaborative
The Global Sport and Movement Collaborative (GSMC) is a bold new initiative from the University of Newcastle. We bring together world-class researchers, educators, and industry leaders to transform the future of sport, movement, and wellbeing.
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HunterWiSE
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HunterWiSE
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International Network on Gender, Social Justice and Praxis
The Network is focused on promoting more equitable access to and participation in higher education and lifelong learning around the world, particularly for women.
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International Network on Gender, Social Justice and Praxis
The Network is focused on promoting more equitable access to and participation in higher education and lifelong learning around the world, particularly for women.
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Stories
2023
2022
News
2025
'You'll never go to university': Deputy Vice-Chancellor proved doubters wrong
By Damon Cronshaw for the Newcastle Herald.
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200,000 lives transformed: a historic graduation 60 years in the making
The University of Newcastle will reach a momentous milestone this week, celebrating 200,000 graduates in its 60th year as a university of – and for – its regions.
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25 years of STEM engagement in 2025 for the Science and Engineering Challenge!
The Science and Engineering Challenge began events in 2000 and since then has reached over 480 000 students, inspiring them to take up STEM studies in senior school and gain the skills they needed to enter tertiary STEM studies. In 2025 they celebrate their 25th year of engaging students in STEM.
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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 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 Women in New South Wales: A Path to Equity
The Hunter has a rich history of empowering women and fostering gender equity. Women like Sue Murray, CEO of the Hunter Women's Centre, have empowered women through comprehensive support services, including counselling, legal advice, and educational workshops.
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From boots to books, Ellie strives to make sports and law accessible to all
Ellie Jones strives to apply her understanding of the law far beyond corporate corridors and lofty courtrooms.
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2024
Building new futures for migrant women
A new program to equip women from migrant and refugee backgrounds with skills in construction is set to build more than just new homes, thanks to generous support from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
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Domestic Violence and Indigenous Women
On Wednesday 9 October, the University of Newcastle's Centre for Law and Social Justice co-hosted a panel with We Gotchu Girl (WGG) on domestic violence and Indigenous women.
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Empowering women through financial literacy
Mariam Mohammed is the Co-founder of MoneyGirl, a startup dedicated to improving women's financial literacy and empowerment.
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2023
A community organisation fighting to end sexual violence
Hear the experiences of an entrepreneur and business owner – the highs, the lows, the wins, the mistakes, the inside story.
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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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2021
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 Education (Primary) (from 2026)
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 Education (Secondary)
Apply to study a degree in education (secondary) and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (from 2026)
Apply to study a degree in education (secondary) 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 Midwifery
Apply to study a degree in midwifery 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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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology
Providing health care professionals with an introduction to clinical epidemiology, learn basic research skills and obtain fundamental principles of clinical epidemiology with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology.
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Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health
Study a Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health and gain advanced specialist knowledge and skills, advanced research skills training, and education about contemporary issues and interventions.
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Graduate Certificate in Medicines for the Health Professions
Gain a stronger knowledge-base and enhance your knowledge as a healthcare professional with the Graduate Certificate in Medicines for the Health Professions. Choose from a diverse range of study options allowing you to develop skills in medicines, with an understanding of both practice and theory.
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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
Our Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing is for Registered Nurses who want to build expertise in mental health care.
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Graduate Certificate in Midwifery (Re-entry to Practice)
The University of Newcastle’s Graduate Certificate in Midwifery (Re-Entry to Practice) is designed for midwives who have been out of practice for between five and ten years.
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Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Gain an introduction to contemporary public health issues and learn practical techniques for analysing public health problems with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from the University of Newcastle.
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Master of Mental Health Nursing
The Master of Mental Health Nursing places emphasis on the foundation principles in mental health nursing, and will also on strengthen your specialised clinical practice in multiple areas.
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Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
The University of Newcastle’s Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) is for registered nurses wishing to gain midwifery qualifications. You will graduate as a registered midwife with specialised skills for safe, evidence-informed, ethical midwifery practice with woman and their babies.
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Master of Midwifery Studies
The Master of Midwifery Studies is a combination of contemporary theories encompassing a holistic view of midwifery which includes the social, emotional and cultural factors which influence health and wellbeing.
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$4.8m NHMRC Investigator grants to improve health of our communities
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded $4.8m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to find solutions to health problems such as pre-term birth and male infertility.
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$4.8m NHMRC Investigator grants to improve health of our communities
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded $4.8m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to find solutions to health problems such as pre-term birth and male infertility.
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$4.8m NHMRC Investigator grants to improve health of our communities
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded $4.8m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to find solutions to health problems such as pre-term birth and male infertility.
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$4.8m NHMRC Investigator grants to improve health of our communities
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded $4.8m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to find solutions to health problems such as pre-term birth and male infertility.
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2024 seed funded research with University of Waikato
Goal 3 = Projects on palliative care for Chinese elderly, indigenous medicinal plant knowledge Goal 4 = Project on indigenous perspectives on history Goal 5 = Project on contraceptive use for LGBTQ+ Goal 10 = Projects on contraceptive use for LGBTQ+, equitable practices to encourage indigenous GPs, indigenous perspectives on history, palliative care for Chinese elderly, indigenous medicinal plant knowledge Goal 13 = project on coastal science Goal 15 = Projects on AI Farming tool and biodiversity conservation
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2024 seed funded research with University of Waikato
Goal 3 = Projects on palliative care for Chinese elderly, indigenous medicinal plant knowledge Goal 4 = Project on indigenous perspectives on history Goal 5 = Project on contraceptive use for LGBTQ+ Goal 10 = Projects on contraceptive use for LGBTQ+, equitable practices to encourage indigenous GPs, indigenous perspectives on history, palliative care for Chinese elderly, indigenous medicinal plant knowledge Goal 13 = project on coastal science Goal 15 = Projects on AI Farming tool and biodiversity conservation
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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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Advancing equity in research with nine new fellowships
The University of Newcastle has announced its inaugural cohort of the ADVANCE Equity in Research Fellowships.
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Advancing equity in research with nine new fellowships
The University of Newcastle has announced its inaugural cohort of the ADVANCE Equity in Research Fellowships.
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An update on the University’s response to the National Student Safety Survey
The University's response to the National Student Safety Survey (NSSS) is the draft Action Plan for the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) at the University of Newcastle 2022 – 2025.
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Australian Catholic women echo the global call for church reform
New analysis of the world-first International Survey of Catholic Women has found Australian Catholic women are echoing their international sisters’ hunger for church reform.
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Australian Catholic women echo the global call for church reform
New analysis of the world-first International Survey of Catholic Women has found Australian Catholic women are echoing their international sisters’ hunger for church reform.
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Catholic women’s cries for change to be heard at the Vatican on IWD
The most extensive global survey of Catholic women ever undertaken, detailing experiences of women in the church, will be presented by Australian researchers in-person at the Vatican this International Women’s Day.
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Catholic women’s cries for change to be heard at the Vatican on IWD
The most extensive global survey of Catholic women ever undertaken, detailing experiences of women in the church, will be presented by Australian researchers in-person at the Vatican this International Women’s Day.
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Celebrating Fellowship | Congratulations Dr Olivia Whalen
On behalf of the College of Engineering, Science and Environment, we extend our congratulations to the most recent Fellow of the Advance HE (UK) Higher Education Academy - Dr Olivia Whalen
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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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Celebrating Pride online
The 5th annual University of Newcastle Pride kicks off this week with celebrations running through to Wear it Purple Day on Friday 27 August. While we can’t be on campus to raise the flag, we hope you'll take the opportunity to mark Pride online.
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Celebrating women ‘Cracking the Code’ this International Women’s Day
This year, on International Women’s Day, we are celebrating 11 female staff, students, and alumni who are ‘Cracking the Code’ and paving a way towards gender equality.
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Celebrating women ‘Cracking the Code’ this International Women’s Day
This year, on International Women’s Day, we are celebrating 11 female staff, students, and alumni who are ‘Cracking the Code’ and paving a way towards gender equality.
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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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Empowering women in STEM: HunterWiSE and Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group launch new scholarship initiative
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) has proudly supported HunterWiSE since 2019. This year, NCIG will strengthen its collaboration with HunterWiSE to fund new scholarships for female students in their second or subsequent year of a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) at the University of Newcastle.
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Enabling access and equity in higher education
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Enabling access and equity in higher education
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Evidence of equity action puts University of Newcastle first in Australia
The University of Newcastle has today been recognised as a national leader in gender equity and Indigenous participation.
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Evidence of equity action puts University of Newcastle first in Australia
The University of Newcastle has today been recognised as a national leader in gender equity and Indigenous participation.
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Female Founders to get start-up boost
Female-led business start-ups in the region will have the opportunity to turbo-charge their start-up thanks to a free Female Founders Program to be run by the University of Newcastle’s I2N.
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Female Founders to get start-up boost
Female-led business start-ups in the region will have the opportunity to turbo-charge their start-up thanks to a free Female Founders Program to be run by the University of Newcastle’s I2N.
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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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Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard honoured at graduation
The Honourable Julia Gillard, AC, was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters honoris causa by the University of Newcastle, in acknowledgement of her exceptionally distinguished service to Australian society.
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Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard honoured at graduation
The Honourable Julia Gillard, AC, was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters honoris causa by the University of Newcastle, in acknowledgement of her exceptionally distinguished service to Australian society.
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From the Classroom to the Operating Room: Emily Mason’s Journey as an Indigenous Female Surgeon
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From the Classroom to the Operating Room: Emily Mason’s Journey as an Indigenous Female Surgeon
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Gender equity
The University of Newcastle is proud to be at the forefront of gender equity in the workplace. Our Progress to Equity plan outlines more that we can and must do.
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How 57,000 women are shaping health policy in Australia
University of Newcastle researchers helped create the largest and longest-running women’s health study in Australian history. With more than 20 years of insights already in hand and long track record of impact, the team received a major funding boost in late 2020 to keep the insights coming.
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Human rights protections will fill the gaps in people accessing the right to education
Too many people, especially children, do not have full access to their right to education, a new report, authored by the University of Newcastle’s Centre for Law and Social Justice in collaboration with the Human Rights Law Centre, has found.
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Human rights protections will fill the gaps in people accessing the right to education
Too many people, especially children, do not have full access to their right to education, a new report, authored by the University of Newcastle’s Centre for Law and Social Justice in collaboration with the Human Rights Law Centre, has found.
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Hundreds of female students empowered to kick learning goals
Still buzzing from seeing their newfound heroes, the Matildas, achieve amazing World Cup success, a group of 200 female students hit the field at Industree Stadium, Gosford to participate in Maths with Mariners.
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Hundreds of female students empowered to kick learning goals
Still buzzing from seeing their newfound heroes, the Matildas, achieve amazing World Cup success, a group of 200 female students hit the field at Industree Stadium, Gosford to participate in Maths with Mariners.
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HunterWiSE showcases region's young STEM innovators
The 2024 HunterWiSE Schools Outreach Program concluded on Tuesday 22 October with a Presentation Night to celebrate the efforts of this year’s student cohort. More than 160 girls from high schools across the region attended the University of Newcastle’s Great Hall to showcase their innovative STEM solutions to community challenges.
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iLEAD
Since 2009, the iLEAD program has supported outstanding students in developing the skills required to lead meaningful change.
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Illuminating safety and community spirit
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Illuminating safety and community spirit
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International Women in Engineering Day
HunterWiSE and Ampcontrol present International Women in Engineering Day event
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Jenny’s Place Domestic Violence Resource Centre leads early intervention response
The nation is experiencing a domestic and family violence (DFV) crisis, and a trailblazing early intervention program offered by local organisation, Jenny’s Place, is leading the DFV response, a University of Newcastle study finds.
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Jenny’s Place Domestic Violence Resource Centre leads early intervention response
The nation is experiencing a domestic and family violence (DFV) crisis, and a trailblazing early intervention program offered by local organisation, Jenny’s Place, is leading the DFV response, a University of Newcastle study finds.
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Kicking goals on and off the field, Joeli proves you can do it all
Being an elite athlete, working part time, and studying to become a teacher, Joeli Morris proves that with determination and the right support, you can do it all and get a degree at the same time.
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Kicking goals on and off the field, Joeli proves you can do it all
Being an elite athlete, working part time, and studying to become a teacher, Joeli Morris proves that with determination and the right support, you can do it all and get a degree at the same time.
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Managing family responsibilities
We recognise that sometimes family commitments may make it difficult to meet work responsibilities.
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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.