Goal 9:
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Investments in infrastructure are crucial to achieving sustainable development.
Research Centres
Stories
2025
2024
Australia will soon have its first Islamic bank. What does this mean, and what are the challenges?
Islamic banks have become an integral part of the financial system in many Muslim-majority countries, as well as in nations with sizeable Muslim minorities such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Australia is poised to join them. From mid-2024, Islamic Bank Australia
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Big dreams built through remote community partnership
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Bold climate action benefits more than just the environment - it's also great for business
As the world grapples with the intensifying challenges of climate change, businesses are under increasing pressure to take action. To avert catastrophe, this will have to go beyond merely complying with new regulations and minimum standards. Business must lead the charge in good faith.
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2023
Could freezing koala sperm save the species?
A team of conservation scientists are banking on IVF technology to protect Australia’s endangered koalas long-term and preserve precious genetics.
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Getting the Flu Vaccination
Vaccinations are a trending controversy. You can still catch the flu, even after getting vaccinated.
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2022
Five in-demand careers
The most in-demand jobs set to surge over the next five years in Australia have recently been revealed by the Australian Prime Minister. See how the University of Newcastle is a breeding ground for graduates.
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Girls to the front
Female high school students in the Hunter are being inspired to pursue meaningful careers in STEM thanks to a unique program created over a conversation at a campus cafe.
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News
2025
$1.5m grant to boost world-leading mineral processing technology
University of Newcastle Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin has been awarded an Australian Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovation grant of more than $1.5m to advance technology that is critical in the mining and mineral processing industry.
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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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Alumni go the distance for students
Alumni and colleagues from GHD have clocked up tens of thousands of kilometres swimming, cycling and running together to raise funds for scholarships to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the University of Newcastle.
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Approval granted for new City Campus Student Accommodation
The University of Newcastle has received formal approval from the NSW Government to proceed with the construction of its new City Campus Student Accommodation, located on the corner of Civic Lane and Worth Place.
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Australian Rotary Health Supports life-saving research
Leading experts in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Newcastle have made a significant discovery that may unlock the secrets of heart disease with support from Australian Rotary Health.
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Get a university degree at the SCG
The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and the University of Newcastle today announced a landmark partnership to establish a cutting-edge sports university campus in Sydney, leading the charge to develop talent for Australia’s rapidly expanding sports industry through the golden decade leading up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Global experts unite in Newcastle to decarbonise steelmaking
Newcastle will play host to world-leading researchers in sustainable steelmaking next week, as they tackle one of the world’s greatest industrial challenges – decarbonising the steel industry, which currently accounts for seven per cent of global CO2 emissions.
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2024
2023
Events
2024
Glimpse inside clever minds at University Science Week event
To celebrate National Science Week, the University of Newcastle is hosting a unique community event on Thursday that will delve into interesting, quirky and impressive research in science, technology and the environment.
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Glimpse inside clever minds at University Science Week event
To celebrate National Science Week, the University of Newcastle is hosting a unique community event on Thursday that will delve into interesting, quirky and impressive research in science, technology and the environment.
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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 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 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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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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$1.7million ARC Linkage funding to engineer sustainable solutions
Holding promise to drive sustainable solutions to deliver better outcomes for Australia, three University of Newcastle engineering research projects will share in $1.7million funding awarded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Program.
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$1.7million ARC Linkage funding to engineer sustainable solutions
Holding promise to drive sustainable solutions to deliver better outcomes for Australia, three University of Newcastle engineering research projects will share in $1.7million funding awarded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Program.
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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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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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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 mosquito-driven mission
A University of Newcastle competition was the catalyst for an e-commerce clothing business aimed at protecting people from mosquito-borne diseases.
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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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Almost $3m grant secured for sector-first in Indigenous health research
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Almost $3m grant secured for sector-first in Indigenous health research
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ARC Grant: A Self-Driving Automated Molecular Synthesis and Formulation Platform
An ARC Grant has been awarded to a team that includes Professor Erica Wanless, Professor Alister Page, and Professor Adam McCluskey for "A Self-Driving Automated Molecular Synthesis and Formulation Platform"
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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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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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Build without code, scale with code
Hear the experiences of an entrepreneur and business owner – the highs, the lows, the wins, the mistakes, the inside story.
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Calling all Newcastle and Hunter innovators to submit their solutions for a sustainable future
The Net Zero Grand Challenge is calling for innovators from Newcastle, the Hunter, and beyond to get involved and submit applications for their big ideas that will empower organisations to be accountable for their environmental performance.
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Calling all Newcastle and Hunter innovators to submit their solutions for a sustainable future
The Net Zero Grand Challenge is calling for innovators from Newcastle, the Hunter, and beyond to get involved and submit applications for their big ideas that will empower organisations to be accountable for their environmental performance.
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Central Coast Living Lab promotes healthy ageing at home
A collaborative workshop has marked the launch of the first Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab – an innovative, real-life experimentation hub designed to support healthy ageing at home for generations to come.
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Central Coast Living Lab promotes healthy ageing at home
A collaborative workshop has marked the launch of the first Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab – an innovative, real-life experimentation hub designed to support healthy ageing at home for generations to come.
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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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City entices entrepreneurs to Newcastle
City of Newcastle (CN) is inviting entrepreneurs and professionals to set up shop for three months free of charge as part of a program to diversify and increase the local skills base.
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City entices entrepreneurs to Newcastle
City of Newcastle (CN) is inviting entrepreneurs and professionals to set up shop for three months free of charge as part of a program to diversify and increase the local skills base.
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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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Community health, sporting excellence and education at the centre of new partnership
The people of Lake Macquarie and current and future students are at the centre of a new partnership between the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Sports Centre at Glendale.
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Community health, sporting excellence and education at the centre of new partnership
The people of Lake Macquarie and current and future students are at the centre of a new partnership between the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Sports Centre at Glendale.
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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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Dog vaccine and steel recycling projects awarded nearly $800,000 in Australian Research Council funding
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced its latest round of funding for Linkage Project grants, with two University of Newcastle projects attracting funding totalling nearly $800,000.
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Dog vaccine and steel recycling projects awarded nearly $800,000 in Australian Research Council funding
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced its latest round of funding for Linkage Project grants, with two University of Newcastle projects attracting funding totalling nearly $800,000.
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Dr Hayden Robertson Receives ANBUG Outstanding PhD Award 2024
The Australian Neutron Beam Users Group (ANBUG) has awarded the prestigious Outstanding PhD Award 2024 to Dr Hayden Robertson for his exceptional research using neutron scattering techniques.
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Drones to predict where water pipes are at risk of bursting
With leaking and burst water pipes costing water authorities and consumers time and money, as well as wasting a precious resource, researchers at the University of Newcastle are developing drone technology to help predict which areas, and even which specific pipes, are at risk of water loss.
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Drones to predict where water pipes are at risk of bursting
With leaking and burst water pipes costing water authorities and consumers time and money, as well as wasting a precious resource, researchers at the University of Newcastle are developing drone technology to help predict which areas, and even which specific pipes, are at risk of water loss.
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Education that empowers: University of Newcastle celebrates record graduation
More than 3,700 students, including doctors, teachers, psychologists and engineers will be celebrated over five huge days and 13 inspiring ceremonies as the University of Newcastle hosts its largest graduation ever this week.
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Education that empowers: University of Newcastle celebrates record graduation
More than 3,700 students, including doctors, teachers, psychologists and engineers will be celebrated over five huge days and 13 inspiring ceremonies as the University of Newcastle hosts its largest graduation ever this week.
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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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First Health Innovation Living Lab opens in the Hunter
The Hunter’s first purpose-built Health Innovation Living Lab, located at John Hunter Hospital, has been officially unveiled to the community, supporting greater health research and innovation in the region.
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First Health Innovation Living Lab opens in the Hunter
The Hunter’s first purpose-built Health Innovation Living Lab, located at John Hunter Hospital, has been officially unveiled to the community, supporting greater health research and innovation in the region.
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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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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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Funding boost to technology for lower emission steel
Promising technology that could be suited to the processing of Australian iron ores to create lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity steel has been awarded more than $2.9m in Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding to progress research to a pilot-ready stage.
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Funding boost to technology for lower emission steel
Promising technology that could be suited to the processing of Australian iron ores to create lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity steel has been awarded more than $2.9m in Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding to progress research to a pilot-ready stage.
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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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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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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.