Research partnerships
We forge lasting connections with industry, community and government partners to deliver real-world outcomes and impact.
Guided by four interconnected Engagement Priorities, our collaborations build on our track record of success and the strengths of our University. We’re also addressing emerging issues and opportunities for the future of our regions and our world.
Better Healthier Living
We will deliver better health outcomes and contribute to improving the wellbeing of our communities.
- Partnering with the Hunter New England Local Health District to deliver the Hunter region’s first purpose-built Health Innovation Living Lab
- Leading the NSW Health Clinical Pharmacy Trial with more than 2,000 community pharmacies and nearly 20 partner organisations
- Established the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research to improve the lives of everyone affected by brain cancer
- Improving treatment options for chronic wounds in partnership with Whiteley Corporation, Genesys Electronics Design and Western Sydney University.
- Collaborated with national and international cancer centres to develop and trial immunotherapy drugs for cancer treatment – one of which was purchased by Merck & Co for $502 million (AUD).
Connected Communities
We will create a stronger, more inclusive society by collaborating with communities to build local capacity, social connectedness and sense of belonging.
- Improving outcomes for teachers and students across Australia through the Quality Teaching Academy – a $21 million partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation
- Partnering with the Lowitja Institute to develop an Aboriginal-led health and medical research committee improve outcomes for First Nations people
- Revolutionising female participation in sports through the Daughters & Dads program, which engages sporting organisations and governments in Australia, the UK, Europe and South Africa
- Delivering the Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab – a partnership with the Central Coast Local Health District that aims to help us live better, healthier lives in our homes as we age
- Partnering with aged-care providers and community organisations to harness the power of creativity in promoting brain health
- Developing the ‘Research Our Way’ strategy with Awabakal Limited, the Hunter Medical Research Institute and the Hunter New England Local Health District to ensure Aboriginal health research is led by, with and for local Aboriginal communities.
- Tackling gendered violence in our communities with the Onside with the Mariners program and our NNN.360 program.
Growing Industries
We will harness our regions' innovative spirit and history of transformation to help grow our current industries and drive investment into future opportunities.
- Signed on as an official partner in the Australian Centre of Offshore Wind Energy.
- Partnering with the Australian Defence Force to deploy virtual reality to help improve training for peacekeeping forces before they deploy to targeted locations around the world
- Delivering Australia’s first Living Lab dedicated to the circular economy, in partnership with Lake Macquarie City Council and Dantia
- Partnering with Newcastle Airport to improve operations and passenger experience for the 5 million people that flow through the airport each year
- Collaborating with Kardinia Energy to build the world’s first commercial manufacturing facility for printed solar
- Delivered virtual reality training for emergency department nurses caring for stroke patients, in collaboration with NSW Health and the Agency for Clinical Innovation.
Next Generation Resources
We will bring the world closer to a sustainable future with solutions for the use of natural resources and the development of new energy technologies.
- Working with Google Australia to explore the feasibility of geothermal energy to power data centres
- Partnering with Kardinia Energy to use printed solar panels to power Coldplay concerts around the world
- Co-hosting Australia’s Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) program – a partnership with UNSW and industry to support Australia’s transition to net zero by 2050
- Established the ResTech joint venture with AmpControl to accelerate the development and commercialisation of advanced manufacturing solutions for the energy, infrastructure and resources industries
- Partnering with BHP Billiton to drive home-grown innovation in low carbon iron and steelmaking
- Co-hosting the $15 million NSW Decarbonisation Hub to help reduce carbon emissions
- Secured 20 industry partners as sponsors for HunterWiSE, a program designed to increase the number of girls and women engaged in STEM.
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.