Goal 2:
Zero Hunger
Zero Hunger
The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.
- Campus Food Waste Tracking
- Student Food Insecurity and Hunger
- Students Hunger Intervention
- Sustainable Food Choices on Campus
- Healthy and Affordable Food Choices
- Staff Hunger Interventions
- Access to Food Security Knowledge
- Events for Local Farmers and Food Producers
- University Access to Local Farmers and Food Producers
- Sustainable Food Purchases
Stories
2024
How burgers and chips for lunch can worsen your asthma that afternoon
Certain foods or dietary patterns are linked with better control of your asthma. Others may make it worse. Depending on what you’ve eaten, you can see the effects in hours. Food can affect how well your lungs function, how often you have asthma attacks and how well your puffer works.
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The cost of living is biting. Here’s how to spend less on meat and dairy
The cost of groceries has risen substantially over the last year. Food and non-alcoholic drinks rose, breads, cereals, processed foods. Meat costs rose Australians spend around 15% of their weekly food budget on meat and half that (7.4%) on dairy products.
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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)
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Bachelor of Education (Primary) (from 2026)
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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)
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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)
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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy)
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Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program)
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Bachelor of Midwifery
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Bachelor of Nursing
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Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
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Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
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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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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 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 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 Clinical Epidemiology
Through the Master of Clinical Epidemiology you will learn how to conceptualise, design and carry out epidemiological research addressing priority health concerns in both clinical and community settings.
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Master of Food Science and Technology
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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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Master of Nurse Practitioner
If you’re a Registered Nurse wishing to move into a highly sought after Nurse Practitioner role, our Master of Nurse Practitioner program is for you.
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Master of Nursing
As a high achieving nurse, your commitment to continuous learning and development will see you take your nursing career to new heights with the Master of Nursing.
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Master of Public Health
By studying the Master of Public Health you will learn to monitor the health of a population, identify its health needs, and develop and implement policies that promote health, and evaluate health services.
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Master of Teaching (Primary)
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a two year program, producing outstanding graduates ready to enter a rewarding career as a primary teacher.
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Master of Traumatology
The Master of Traumatology is the first postgraduate coursework program of its kind in Australia providing you the opportunity to extend your knowledge of trauma care.
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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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Composting on campus
Here at the University we divert between 40 to 60% of our waste from landfill, and as part of our Environmental Sustainability Plan targets, we have committed to driving this up to 70% of our general waste. This target will position the University as a sector leader in waste management practices.
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Food and Agribusiness Doctoral Training Centre established on the Central Coast
The University of Newcastle has today opened its newest Doctoral Training Centre (DTC), the Food and Agribusiness DTC, at Ourimbah.
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Food and Agribusiness Doctoral Training Centre established on the Central Coast
The University of Newcastle has today opened its newest Doctoral Training Centre (DTC), the Food and Agribusiness DTC, at Ourimbah.
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NHMRC awards $8.3m to Newcastle researchers to investigate global health problems
Three University of Newcastle researchers are set to analyse some of the world’s most critical health problems, supported by more than $8.3m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants.
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NHMRC awards $8.3m to Newcastle researchers to investigate global health problems
Three University of Newcastle researchers are set to analyse some of the world’s most critical health problems, supported by more than $8.3m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants.
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University of Newcastle secures top spot for global impact
The University of Newcastle’s commitment to sustainability and climate action has been recognised as world-class, as the results of the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings are released today.
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University of Newcastle top 30 in the world for Sustainable Development Goals
The University of Newcastle’s longstanding commitment to sustainability has been demonstrated with the University ranking 28th in the world Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.
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University of Newcastle top 30 in the world for Sustainable Development Goals
The University of Newcastle’s longstanding commitment to sustainability has been demonstrated with the University ranking 28th in the world Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.
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Whole School Initiatives to Increase School Action on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A Demonstration Project
Our proposed research will robustly evaluate the effectiveness of a school-wide intervention in increasing school-related actions on sustainable development.
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