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6 young entrepreneurs making waves

Hear from six young entrepreneurs making waves across tourism, pharmaceuticals, food science, and mental health.

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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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Lacking literacy skills

Few Australian schools have whole-school literacy policies that include practical plans for building student literacy across learning areas - that's the troubling conclusion.

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Living alongside COVID

Australia grapples with the longevity of COVID-19, and how best to find remedies for those still suffering.

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Mosquito mates: how clothing has stopped mozzies and started a movement

Student start-up Borne Clothing has developed a mosquito-repelling clothing line that is contributing to the fight against malaria.

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Painful departure for diabetes testing

Professor Paul Dastoor is developing a saliva glucose biosensor that will see a fundamental shift in diabetes management, removing typical barriers to health testing such as pain, cost or availability, and empowering people to monitor their own health.

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Projects to real world: The proof and possibilities of commercialised research

From leading sustainability technology, to treating cancer, and revolutionising education – the University of Newcastle is changing the game.

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University of Newcastle Spearheading the SDG Leadership Program in the Heart of Hunter Region

In a bold stride towards a more sustainable future, the University of Newcastle stands at the forefront of climate change as it launches the Hunternet Future Leaders Program for 2022. Sustainability, Servant leadership and Growth were this program's main tenets.

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University of Newcastle’s Q Building officially opens

The University of Newcastle’s Q Building has been officially opened today by The Hon. Rob Stokes MP Minister for Infrastructure, Cities, and Active Transport.

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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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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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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 of Newcastle and University Expands Region’s Art and Culture Commitment

City of Newcastle and the University of Newcastle have today announced a new cultural partnership that will see the two organisations working together to expand the region's art capabilities.

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Collaboration delivers world-first for radiation oncology  

The newly opened Global Centre for Research and Training in Radiation Oncology at the University of Newcastle is elevating the standard of cancer care around the world with support from our valued partners and collaborators.

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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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Connecting people with the information they need - anytime, anyplace

Ryan Macpherson and Jude Novak, are cofounders of Coassemble, creators of Australia’s first online training platform.

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Countdown’s on: Full campus activation ready to launch for Newcastle Open Day – City Campus and Callaghan

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Creation and storytelling at the heart of a startup

On Wednesday 17 August, Oyem shared how he began and then nurtured his startup career to found his company that aligns with his life mission and is making positive impacts on community health.

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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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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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Exploitation of migrant workers highlights systemic issue across Australia

Migrants and refugees currently working in the Hunter region face a range of complex challenges, including wage theft.

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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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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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Happier in the Hunter: promising findings for young people

Despite the challenges that young people in regional areas face, new data reveals Hunter youth are happier than their peers in capital cities.

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Have a Hometown Holiday to support the Newcastle tourism industry

A new initiative aimed at boosting tourism in Newcastle will launch on Thursday.

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High-tech campus on the rise in Central Coast

The opening of a new state-of-the-art University of Newcastle campus in Gosford is a step closer following the signing of the final agreement between the NSW Government and the University of Newcastle.

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Hunter medical students earn while they learn

An Australian-first initiative to boost healthcare staff  and provide medical students with invaluable paid experience is now underway in Hunter New England Local Health District, thanks to a new partnership with the University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW.

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Inaugural Showcase debuts cutting-edge solar and hydrogen technologies

More than 200 industry, government officials, researchers, start-ups and university staff came together yesterday to celebrate the achievements of the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy program in its first year, namely establishing $117M in industry co-funded R&D projects focused on bringing disruptive technologies to market.

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Intentions alone not enough to succeed in refugee employment

Australian businesses want to employ refugees but don’t know where to start and require support, according to a new study.

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Keeping businesses moving, from dream to done

Keiran James is a cofounder of BusinessSales, a one-stop online platform for buying and selling businesses, with a pricing model that’s disrupting the traditional sales industry business model.

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Ma & Morley Scholars return to China

More than forty years since the chance meeting at West Lake in Hangzhou, China that sparked the friendship between Jack Ma and the Morley family, the Ma & Morley scholars visited China for a unique cultural exchange.

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Meet the female founders making their mark in the world

Meet the I2N Female Founders Program 2023 cohort

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More skilled people needed to continue Australia’s prosperity

As delegates meet this week for the Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra, the role of the university sector in delivering a high-quality labour force through skills training, and boosting productivity comes into the spotlight.

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NSW Government announces $18M for University of Newcastle Gosford campus

The University of Newcastle has today welcomed the State Government’s commitment of $18 million for a new University campus in Mann Street, Gosford.

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National research centre opens to secure minerals for the future

The University of Newcastle has congratulated research and industry partners at today’s official opening of a $35 million Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence focussed on transforming the minerals industry and securing a low-carbon future.

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New University-designed cultural facility to put Lake Macquarie on the MAP

Work will start early in the New Year on an Australia-first arts pavilion set to cement Lake Macquarie as one of the premier cultural destinations in NSW.

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New benchmarking tool aims to reshape workplaces across Australia

More than half of Australian employees feel lonely in their work, with 15 per cent feeling 'extremely lonely', and younger Australians below 29 years of age feeling lonelier than any other age group.

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New program poised to help refugee women enter the construction workforce

The University of Newcastle has launched a program to support women from migrant or refugee backgrounds – who are interested in working in the construction industry  – with the training and confidence to do so.

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New research reveals encouraging step for Hunter renewal

New research has revealed that the majority of Hunter residents support the need for the region to transition to new sources of employment, a finding buffeted by the strong showings for the region in key social areas such as resilience and community.

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Newcastle physicist Dr Karen Livesey named a national STEM Superstar

University of Newcastle theoretical condensed matter physicist Dr Karen Livesey has today been announced as one of Australia’s newest Superstars of STEM.

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Nunggubuyu woman Daphne Daniels honoured at graduation

Activist, community leader and Elder, Dr Daphne Daniels believes in the power of education and research as a first step to drive change in Aboriginal communities.

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Partnership with Australian Public Service to boost regional jobs and digital opportunities

The Minister for the Public Service, Ben Morton has today announced that the Australian Public Service (APS) will partner with the University of Newcastle to deliver a new university Academy Campus.

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Ready to make a difference: University of Newcastle 2022 graduates

The first cohort of students to graduate from the Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering will make history this week as they cross the stage during the University of Newcastle’s graduation ceremonies.

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Report: Australia’s first national park for koalas projected to generate $1.2 billion in economic output and 9,800+ jobs

A landmark study into Australia’s proposed first large national park dedicated to protecting koalas has projected additional regional economic output of $1.2 billion over the next 15 years and $1.7 billion in biodiversity value.

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Republic of Korea collaboration: Universities combine with Port of Newcastle on green ammonia research centre

The University of Newcastle and Port of Newcastle have today signed a tripartite agreement with Pusan National University in the Republic of Korea that will see the development of a collaborative research centre for green ammonia power generation.

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Securing Australia’s economic future amidst global uncertainty

A significant funding boost for Australian researchers will help secure the nation’s economic future, regardless of the uncertain relations between global powerhouses China and the United States.

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Solving the nation’s challenges: $3million in ARC funding

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced its latest rounds of funding for the Future Fellowships and DECRA schemes, with four University of Newcastle projects attracting funding of more than $3 million for projects of national importance.

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Thank you for shaping a better tomorrow

Our incredible University of Newcastle community came together yet again to shape a better, fairer and more sustainable tomorrow through our 2023 Gifting Day.

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The University of Newcastle recognises students, staff and industry partners at Employability Excellence Awards

University of Newcastle student Viv Jayachandran was last night awarded Student Entrepreneur of the Year at the University’s Employability Excellence Awards for his achievements establishing his software business, Jaegersoft.

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Transgrid partners with the University of Newcastle to create energy jobs for Hunter graduates

Transgrid has established a formal partnership with the University of Newcastle to create education, training and employment opportunities for students and support future energy projects in the Hunter.

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University Places Spotlight on Placements

Nominations for the Employability Excellence Awards close on Friday 15 September

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University and industry collaboration: ResTech officially opened by Minister Hon Ed Husic MP

The Honourable Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science, today visited the University of Newcastle to officially open the new ResTech facility.

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University of Newcastle and Upper Hunter Insights Forge Strong Collaborative Bonds for Regional Advancement

In close collaboration with Upper Hunter Insights and to mark this crucial time, the University of Newcastle recently held "Upper Hunter Insights: Exploring Current and Future Innovation in the Region" in November 2022 at its Upper Hunter Facility in Muswellbrook.

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University of Newcastle announces $10 million partnership with BHP to help decarbonise steelmaking

BHP will extend its partnership with the Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research at the University of Newcastle with a further A$10 million in funding to support ongoing research into decarbonising steelmaking.

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University of Newcastle award contract for new Central Coast Campus to Hansen Yuncken

University of Newcastle award contract for new Central Coast Campus to Hansen Yuncken

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University of Newcastle in Top 100 Most Sustainable Universities in the World

The University of Newcastle’s position as a leader in sustainability has been confirmed, with the university ranking 89th in the world and 12th in Australia in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2023.

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University of Newcastle receives over $5 million in research funding

Researchers at the University of Newcastle have been awarded over $5.1 million from the ARC for a broad range of projects, including a study of selfie-editing apps in youth culture, climate change adaptation in Australian industries, and a reimagining of post-mining landscapes.

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Wantok Pasifika: Celebrating real impact in our region

The University of Newcastle’s Pacific students were in the spotlight at this year’s Wantok Pasifika event as they demonstrated how their work is having real world impact in Pacific communities.

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Work Integrated Learning scholarship leads to a career in music

As the inaugural recipient of the BMG Indigenous Scholarship in 2021, Belle completed her Work Integrated Learning experience with BMG in Sydney. Read about her career in the music industry and see what a day in her life looks like.

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World-first pain-free diabetes test

Painful tests may soon be a thing of the past with University of Newcastle researchers developing a world-first, pain-free diabetes test, set to change the lives of more than 460 million people living with diabetes globally.

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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 Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (Singapore)

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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 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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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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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 Clinical Medicine (Leadership and Management)

Become a clinical leader with a broad perspective on patient care and hospital management equipped to face the exciting global challenges of clinical leadership in 21st century health care.

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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 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 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 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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[TEST] Bachelor of Commerce

Apply to study a degree in commerce and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.

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