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News

News • 6 Mar 2024

Professor Penny Jane Burke delivers University Accord Summit keynote address

The University of Newcastle’s Professor Penny Jane Burke, Director of the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education and UNESCO Chair in Equity, Social Justice and Higher Education, delivered a powerful keynote address titled "Transformative Reimagining: Sustainable Higher Education for Equity and Social Justice" at this year's University Accord Summit.

News • 26 Feb 2024

Ministers Visit University of Newcastle Tax Clinic

On Wednesday, February 21st, the University of Newcastle Tax Clinic alongside Professor Mark Hoffman (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Vice-President) and Mr Nathan Towney (Acting Pro Vice-Chancello of the College of Human and Social Futures) received a prestigious visit from The Honourable Stephen Jones MP, Assistant Treasurer & Minister for Financial Services, alongside Ms. Sharon Claydon MP.

A colour coded map of Newcastle and the surrounding areas that reveals levels of Financial Resilience in each location

News • 1 Nov 2023

New interactive report shows financial vulnerability hotspots across Australia

In the face of an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, a new interactive report reveals locations experiencing hardship and financial vulnerability across Australia.

The panel of four discusses in front of the audience

News • 20 Oct 2023

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.

Left to right: Sherol George, Vanuatu Skills Partnership, Dr Angela Page, School of Education, Angelinah Eldads Vira, Ministry of Education and Training

News • 1 Aug 2023

University of Newcastle successful recipients of four prestigious Australia Awards Fellowships

From inclusive education in Vanuatu to cyber security training in Samoa, four research teams at the University of Newcastle have been successful recipients of the highly competitive and prestigious Australia Awards Fellowships.

Events

Event • 10 Apr 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Opportunities in Government

Gain insights and advice from government representatives on careers in the public sector. By attending this panel discussion, you will: Learn what kinds of opportunities are available in government organisations Gain insights into government careers

Event • 16 May 2024 from 9:00am - 10:00am

Active Learning (NUSpace)

This workshop will explore teaching techniques to increase student engagement through active learning. During this session you will ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.

Event • 21 May 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Advance HE Fellowship - Preparing an Application

Advance HE Fellowship application preparation workshop. This workshop will look at Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow applications and provide you with tips and suggestions.

Event • 15 Aug 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm

Opportunities in Banking and Finance

Come along to this panel discussion to gain insights and advice from industry representatives on careers in banking and finance.

Event • 17 Sep 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm

Opportunities in International Business and Tourism

Come along to this panel discussion to gain insights and advice from industry representatives on careers in international business and tourism.