Our researchers drive discoveries that challenge conventional thinking, break new ground and change lives.
Our team
The Research and Innovation Division cultivates the University's strong and vibrant research culture and supports our research community in achieving research excellence and impact.
We attract, train and support researchers through every stage of their career and partner with industry to solve real-world problems.
We are reshaping our division with an increased focus on research development and innovation activities to deliver on the Strategic Plan.
Professor Zee Upton
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation
Professor Zee Upton is a distinguished educator, researcher and entrepreneur. She previously served as Pro Vice-Chancellor for the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing at the University. Before that, she held roles with the CSIRO, Queensland University of Technology and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore.
- T: +61 2 4921 5441
- E: DVCRI@newcastle.edu.au
Professor Juanita Todd
Pro Vice-Chancellor Research
The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Research supports the needs of our researchers and collaborates closely with our Colleges and external partners.
As PVC Research, Professor Todd oversees the University's Graduate Research, Research Integrity, Research Ethics, Research Advantage and Research Performance, Excellence and Impact portfolios.
- T: +61 2 4985 4979
- E: PVC-Research@newcastle.edu.au
Mr Warwick Dawson
Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Engagement
Warwick is responsible for working with researchers, innovators and industry partners in research translation, commercialisation, intellectual property management, entrepreneurship and overall strategic engagement.
He leads our Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise team, the Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) and two of the University’s major research institutes – the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources and the Institute for Regional Futures.
- T: +61 2 4921 5671
- E: PVCIE@newcastle.edu.au
Joanne Humphris
Director, Research Facilities & Infrastructure
The Director of Research Facilities and Infrastructure oversees the University’s Central Analytical Facilities, BioResearch Facilities, and Research Infrastructure and Planning portfolio.
Ms Judy Alexander
Director, Research Grants
Our Research Grants team helps researchers identify, apply for and manage their research grants
- For queries about new grant applications contact the Research Grants Pre-Award team at research-applications@newcastle.edu.au.
- For queries about existing grants and project, contact the Research Grants Post-Award team at research-grants@newcastle.edu.au.
- T: +61 2 4921-8859
Professor Kylie Shaw
Dean of Graduate Research
Our Graduate Research team is responsible for the administration, support and development of higher degree by research (HDR) candidature, from application to thesis examination. The Graduate Research team is part of the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Research.
- T: +61 2 4921 6007
- E: graduate-research@newcastle.edu.au
Professor Alan Broadfoot
Director, Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER)
NIER is one of our University's flagship research and innovation institutes. NIER’s research teams and industry partners are supported by a best practice engagement model that drives innovative outcomes and solutions for our communities.
- T: (02) 4033 9000
- E: nier@newcastle.edu.au
Kate Senior (Interim Director)
Director, Institute for Regional Futures
The Institute for Regional Futures is one of the University’s flagship institutes. It partners with governments, industries and communities and provides evidence and strategy to help them make the best decisions for their future and the future of their regions.
- T: +61 2 4055 3300
- E: IRF@newcastle.edu.au
Dr Paula Jones
General Manager, Research and Innovation Division
Office of the DVC Research and Innovation
- T: (02) 4921 5300
- E: Paula.A.Jones@newcastle.edu.au
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