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Newcastle Business School student Mabel Moras-Young has been recognised for her outstanding academic performance and dedication to the tourism and events industry, receiving the Newcastle Tourism Industry Group (NTIG) Student Excellence Award.

Research co-authored by Dr Heidi Wechtler on CEO succession shows firms often favour continuity over change, even with external hires. Published in Human Relations, the findings were recently featured in a Forbes article, highlighting their broader impact.

Budgeting, saving, managing debt and spotting scams are essential life skills, but not everyone has the opportunity to develop them early in life. Thanks to a long-standing partnership between the University of Newcastle and Greater Bank, students are building the financial skills they need for the future.

The University of Newcastle’s new building in the heart of Gosford will come alive today as Welcome Week activities kick off from 10am. The day will treat hundreds of new students to live music, a free lunch and information to help make their study journey a positive one.

The University of Newcastle has taken a major step in expanding higher education on the Central Coast, with construction now complete on the new Gosford Central building on Mann Street ahead of its Semester 1, 2026 opening.