Engage Newcastle / The University of Newcastle, Australia

UoN Nursing and Midwifery Community Engagement Award Winner

2013-06-20

Nursing student Laura Casey’s volunteer experience at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital is enriching her university studies and has helped clarify her post-study goals.

A Taste of Honeysuckle at Winter Heat Finale

2013-06-18

A Taste of Honeysuckle will be bringing delicious food to the crowds at the Winter Heat Finale in Newcastle this weekend.

2013 Book Fair

2013-06-18

The Friends of the University Book Fair is on again in August.

Welcome to Australia Walk Together 2013

2013-06-17

'Walk Together' from Newcastle Museum to Civic Park on Saturday, 22 June to celebrate the diversity of the Australian community.

Vice-Chancellor to represent University at Vinnies CEO Sleepout

2013-06-17

Our VC Professor Caroline McMillen is joining CEOs and leaders nationwide in this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout, raising funds for local programs aimed at alleviating homelessness.

Appeal to Support Disadvantaged Students

2013-06-17

An appeal to support students who are facing hardship has been launched at the University of Newcastle.

Australia Post ‘Our Neighbourhood’ Community Grants

2013-06-13

The ‘Our Neighbourhood’ Community Grants Program offers funding to organisations for projects that will help to build healthier, more vibrant and more inclusive communities across Australia.

UoN Speech Pathology Students in Vietnam

2013-06-11

Final year students recently completed a clinical placement in Vietnam, collaborating with Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, the Trinh Foundation Australia and the Kianh Foundation.

Melbourne Alumni Chapter Debate

2013-06-11

Join UoN graduate and ABC 774’s Lindy Burns along with a panel of Alumni Thought Leaders for an evening debate at the National Gallery of Victoria.

The Backyard Bus

2013-06-04

Maryville local Emma Cother has turned a vintage bus in her backyard into accommodation for a new artist in residence program.

Scholars' Week on the Central Coast

2013-06-04

Academic excellence is being recognised and rewarded, with the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus holding its annual joint Scholarships and Awards night with Hunter TAFE this week.

Students and Supporters Celebrate Scholars’ Week

2013-06-04

Academic excellence is being recognised and rewarded this week, with the University of Newcastle holding its annual Scholars’ Week celebrations.

New Professors Talk - Darryl Knight

2013-06-03

The University of Newcastle is proud to present its new professors through this dynamic public lecture series.

UoN Student Awarded at 2013 Mosman Youth Art Prize

2013-06-03

University of Newcastle Fine Art student Felicity Hilton has received an award in the tertiary section of the Mosman Art Gallery’s prestigious youth art prize.

UoN Faculty of Business and Law Excellence in External Engagement Staff Awards 2013

2013-05-30

Two team nominations have taken out awards in recognition of outstanding staff performance in external engagement during 2012.

Going Going Gone Exhibition

2013-05-28

The Going Going Gone exhibition showcases the visual archive created by UoN Photomedia students during the last wool auctions held in Newcastle in February this year.

Central Coast Innovation Summit

2013-05-27

The 2013 Central Coast Innovation Summit will explore new business ideas and models that capitalise on the next wave of innovation.

A BOLD Solution

2013-05-27

A virtual house created by the Uni’s BOLD (Blended and Online Learning Design) lab tests occupational therapy students’ ability to assess real homes.

UoN Professor Guest Lecturer at Melbourne Law School

2013-05-23

Professor Mark Bray will be speaking as part of the University of Melbourne’s Workplace Relations Lecture series.

Global Voices

2013-05-21

UoN student Laura Dryburgh is part of an Australian Youth Delegation attending the Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development's Annual Forum in Paris.

Beyond a Lifetime: The Gift of Education

2013-05-16

Winning the inaugural Dr Beryl Collier Indigenous Scholarship has made a world of difference to Joni Letson.

Central Coast Innovation Champions Program

2013-05-16

The Central Coast Innovation Champions Program helps make the leap from dream to reality for those introducing innovation to business.

Hunter Volunteer Centre

2013-05-16

The Hunter Volunteer Centre provides support and resources to our local volunteers and the organisations that work with them.

A Winning Partnership

2013-05-16

A-League Premiers, the Central Coast Mariners, have an ongoing research partnership with the University’s Exercise and Sport Science researchers and students.

An Apple a Day

2013-05-16

2012 Three Minute Thesis winner Vincent Candrawinata's research is one of several projects underway between the UoN and the Department of Primary Industries.

Freemasons lend helping hand to students

2013-05-16

Ten new scholarships are making the world of difference to students in need on the Central Coast thanks to the Freemasons.

Paediatric Podiatry Clinic

2013-05-16

University of Newcastle podiatry students are helping kids put their best foot forward at the Paediatric Podiatry Clinic at Wyong Hospital.

Free Mobile Oral Health Service to Brighten Smiles on Central Coast

2013-05-16

A free community mobile oral health service run by the University of Newcastle has been launched on the Central Coast.

Podiatry Teaching Clinic

2013-05-16

The Podiatry Teaching Clinic at Wyong Hospital gives students clinical experience in caring for the podiatric needs of the elderly.

Co-op manager closes book on campus life

2013-05-15

After spending more than two decades inspiring and nurturing the minds of staff and students on the Central Coast campus, Giselle Coates is retiring for a new adventure.

Engage With Us - Central Coast

2013-05-15

Building partnerships to assist in the growth of the Central Coast is a key strategic aim of the University of Newcastle.

Newcastle Locals Connecting with International Students

2013-05-14

Community Connections is a cross-cultural friendship program that links volunteers from the local community with international students.

HOPE

2013-05-13

A children’s book produced by the University’s AIM High team will become a graduation gift for primary students participating in the Careers Through Reading program.

Students from a Refugee Background Visit Kurri Kurri Public School

2013-05-10

Two UoN students shared the personal stories of their journeys to Australia with Year 5 and 6 students at Kurri Kurri Public School.

Engage Central Coast

2013-05-10

The University of Newcastle’s Central Coast campus will next week launch its own, unique online engagement platform – Engage Central Coast.

Distinguished International Visiting Academic (DIVA) Dinner

2013-05-09

A new series of business engagement dinners with visiting international academics offer an opportunity for regional industry leaders and faculty academics to share expertise.

Justice Kirby Speaks to UoN Law Students

2013-05-07

Hosted by the Newcastle Law School, the Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG delivered a lecture on ‘The Mysteries of Judicial Reasoning’ to law students and interested members of the community.

Respite for Rural Families Affected by Bushfires

2013-05-06

Royal Far West and the NSW Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health recently partnered to support bushfire affected families.

The Last Nomad

2013-05-06

‘The Last Nomad’ exhibition by photographer and UoN alum Hannah Rose will be featured during the Head On Photo Festival in Sydney in June.

School Leavers Expos for Students with Disability

2013-04-30

The 2013 Hunter and Central Coast School Leavers Expos help students with disability or ongoing medical conditions plan life after school.

Newcastle Variety Bash is Ready to Hit the Road

2013-04-29

The Newcastle Variety Bash is off again in May, visiting NSW towns to raise money for kids with special needs.

2013 Barton Lecture

2013-04-23

Delivered by The Honorable Malcolm Turnbull MP at Newcastle City Hall, the Barton Lecture dealt with diverse topics including the Australian Constitution, the Coalition’s NBN plan and gay marriage.

UoN Fine Art Student Wins National Tertiary Art Prize

2013-04-23

Bachelor of Fine Art Honours student Shan Turner-Carroll is the winner of the Doctor Harold Schenberg Art Prize.

Walk to D’feet

2013-04-22

UoN Communication graduate Ashleigh Worldon organised the inaugural Walk to D’feet at Speers Point earlier this month to raise awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease.

Student Works on the Big Screen

2013-04-22

The Newcastle Film Society will be screening student films at Tower Cinemas over the next four weeks.

National Disability Coordination Officer

2013-04-16

The National Disability Coordination Officer program offers a range of resources and assistance to staff, students, community members and employers.

Meet Newcastle’s Young Citizen of the Year

2013-04-09

A passion for the environment drives Engineering and Science student Declan Clausen, Newcastle’s 2013 Young Citizen of the Year.

Slingshot

2013-04-09

New local high tech accelerator Slingshot is about turning innovative ideas into successful enterprises.

National Student Art Prize Finalist

2013-04-05

UoN Bachelor of Fine Art Honours student Shan Turner-Carroll has been selected as a finalist in ‘Hatched’ the 2013 National Student Art Prize.

MESCH

2013-04-04

MESCH (Medical and Educational Sustainable Community Help) has been sharing knowledge and skills with medical and educational communities in Vietnam for five years.

Countdown to NWF

2013-04-03

The countdown is on for the inaugural Newcastle Writers Festival this weekend, April 5-7 2013.

Lions are Roaring at UoN

2013-03-28

The Newcastle University Lions Club lives up to its motto, 'We Serve'.

Research in Paradise

2013-03-26

UoN Marine Science lecturer, Dr Ken Zimmerman, is again organising an excursion to Vanuatu to continue working to protect and regenerate the coral reefs of Hideaway Island.

UoN Conjoint Senior Lecturer is Candidate for Bishop

2013-03-25

The Reverend Dr Fergus King is one of five candidates nominated for the position of Bishop of Newcastle’s Anglican Diocese.

Student Volunteering In PNG

2013-03-25

UoN student Anthony Samuels recently spent time working to improve sanitation in two villages in Papua New Guinea.

Out of the Blue Art Exhibition at the JHH

2013-03-21

Part of the John Hunter Hospital Arts for Health program, ‘Out of the Blue’ features works by UoN photographic students.

Aiming High for the Future

2013-03-19

The AIM High program within the Equity and Diversity Unit at the University of Newcastle seeks to challenge social exclusion by supporting positive change through education.

Students Research the Evolution of Newcastle’s Oldest Street

2013-03-19

Students from the Uni’s Master of Architecture program undertook a summer research scholarship focused on Newcastle City Council’s ‘City Evolutions’ project.

Disabled Surfers Association

2013-03-18

UoN Nursing lecturer Kerry Hoffman is one of many volunteers who are sharing their love of the ocean through the Disabled Surfers Association.

Celebrating our Region’s Diversity

2013-03-12

The Ethnic Communities Council promotes cultural diversity while providing our region with a hub for multicultural activity and celebration.

A Collective Voice for People with Disability

2013-03-07

Hunter DSO, a user-led organisation established in anticipation of the NDIS, is run by and for people with disabilities and their families.

University Lecturer Visits Remote Reef Islands

2013-03-05

A recent trip to the Solomon Islands took University Senior Lecturer Liz Milward to communities on the remote Reef Islands.

Beanstalk Organic Food Cooperative

2013-03-04

Run by a network of volunteers, Beanstalk supports local organic farmers and provides healthy and safe food to its members.

Students Capture Last Days of the Fine Wool Auctions

2013-02-28

University of Newcastle Fine Art students were invited to document the last Fine Wool Auctions in Newcastle.

Building Support

2013-02-26

During the lead up to World Rare Disease Day, the Steve Waugh Foundation has built and auctioned a house to support the SNUG program which helps children living with rare diseases.

The ‘Community Garden Manifesto’ Shows That Building Gardens Also Builds Community

2013-02-25

The collective wisdom of local gardeners around urban Newcastle has been put together into a handy online guide to community gardening.

King of the Sandcastles

2013-02-21

University of Newcastle Industrial Engineering alum Alvin Lee has created a social enterprise in Singapore that uses sandcastles to build communities.

Three Scientists Walked Into A Bar...

2013-02-14

Science! In a pub! What’s not to like? Or so seemed to be the vibe of last night’s Science in the Pub event held at the Grand Hotel in Newcastle.

Newcastle Writers Festival Launched

2013-02-14

The launch of the inaugural Newcastle Writers Festival announced Miriam Margolyes as keynote speaker, as well as a diverse range of contemporary writers and literary leaders.

Flying High

2013-02-14

This image of a hang glider taken at Birubi Beach was part of the Engaging Newcastle exhibition by photographer Conor Ashleigh.

UoN and Wits University Join Together

2013-02-12

The University’s TUNRA Bulk Solids consulting and contract research service has joined with the South African University to launch TUNRA Bulk Solids Africa.

Planting Days at the Kooragang Wetlands

2013-02-12

Join the regular 'Koora Gang' volunteers as they continue their regeneration efforts on Ash Island.

Family Warmth

2013-02-12

This series of photographs by Conor Ashleigh, which formed part of the Engaging Newcastle exhibition, tells the story of Jerome Ruguruza and his family.

SNUG – Special Needs Unlimited Group

2013-02-11

The SNUG program run by the University of Newcastle’s Family Action Centre provides a retreat for families caring for children with rare health conditions.

Night Care Van

2013-02-11

This image of the CatholicCare Night Care Van in Islington Park was featured in Conor Ashleigh’s Engaging Newcastle exhibition.

Crescent Community

2013-02-07

This series of photographs by Conor Ashleigh, which formed part of the Engaging Newcastle exhibition, offer a glimpse into Newcastle’s multicultural Muslim community.

Central Coast Local Health District Seeking Community Engagement Committee Members

2013-02-07

The Central Coast Local Health District is seeking people who want to make a difference to the health of their community by joining the Community Engagement Committee.

Hunter Wetlands Centre Provides UoN Students with Study and Research Opportunities

2013-02-07

Research projects, work experience and volunteering opportunities are plentiful at the Hunter Wetlands.

Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health Seeking New Participants

2013-02-04

One of the most comprehensive health studies in Australia is now recruiting women aged 18-23 to help determine what the health issues are for women of their generation.

Nursing Students Cultural Study Tour in Thailand

2013-01-31

UoN nursing students were introduced to the role of complementary therapies in Thai health care during a recent cultural study tour to Northern Thailand.

Engage Newcastle Community Blog Connects and Celebrates Newcastle

2013-01-31

The University of Newcastle Community Engagement office is excited to announce the arrival of the Engage Newcastle Community Blog.

AusAID Scholarship Opens Doors to Dreams

2013-01-29

Papua New Guinean Australian Development Scholarship recipient Mark Sakarao’s journey to the University of Newcastle.

Engaging Newcastle

2013-01-25

An exhibition by photographer Conor Ashleigh, commissioned for the launch of Engage Newcastle, explored the many communities in our region.

Kurt Fearnley - More Than a Sporting Champion

2013-01-25

It’s not only his remarkable sporting career that makes Kurt Fearnley an extraordinary human being.

General Competition Rules

2013-01-25

These General Competition Rules apply to all University of Newcastle, Community Engagement competitions.

Ten Years of Law on the Beach

2013-01-21

The University of Newcastle celebrates its tenth year of helping people with its unique, free beachside legal service, Law on The Beach.

Islington Scarecrows for Sustainable Food

2013-01-17

An exhibition of scarecrows in Islington creates a talking point about sustainable food options in the area.

Learning for Life at the University of the Third Age

2013-01-15

The University of the Third Age provides opportunities for seniors to share knowledge, skills and experiences with their peers.

Social Accounting Helps Community Organisations Measure Success

2013-01-14

The University’s Centre for Urban and Regional Studies has put together a social accounting guide for small community groups.

Looking to Volunteer? Do Something Near You

2013-01-10

The Do Something Near You online directory helps potential volunteers locate community organisations in their local area.

Timebanking on Seven News

2013-01-08

Timebanking, the program that allows the voluntary exchange of services between members, has been featured on Seven News.

Volunteering at the Hunter Medical Research Institute

2012-12-18

Without volunteers, many aspects of health and medical research simply cannot happen. Organisations like HMRI rely on volunteers for assistance with administration, fundraising events and research.

Fine Art Students Present their Take on the Treasures of Alexander the Great

2012-12-18

Two University of Newcastle Fine Art students will be conducting public programs as part of the ‘Alexander the Great: 2000 years of treasures’ exhibition at the Australian Museum over summer.

Videos Capture a Bird’s Eye View of Newcastle’s Early Settlement History

2012-12-13

A series of virtual ‘fly through’ videos recreate a three dimensional view of Newcastle at the turn of the 19th Century.

NeW Directions 2013-2015

2012-12-12

Take a couple of minutes to watch our new speed drawing video and find out more about the University’s new direction.

Flowers For Our Future

2012-12-11

A new book project by the University of Newcastle will not only preserve the Hunter’s critically endangered native flora, but also create a record of the region’s rare and colourful biodiversity.

Stepping Stones to Conservation in the Hunter Valley

2012-12-04

The Great Eastern Ranges Initiative brings together people and organisations to establish a conservation corridor along the mountain regions of eastern Australia.

Leaders in the Making

2012-12-03

The newly established Toastmasters club at the University of Newcastle is helping future leaders develop confidence and communication skills.

Graduating Students Exhibit Innovation in Industrial Design

2012-11-29

Final year Bachelor of Industrial Design students showed off a wide-reaching range of designs at the recent NEWcastle Products exhibition.

Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation

2012-11-29

A trip to Vietnam inspired University of Newcastle employee Elizabeth Donoghue to raise money for the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation.

Architecture Students Show Newcastle in a New, Exciting Light

2012-11-29

The recent Master of Architecture Program’s Heist Exhibition showcased spectacular visions for the region.

Sharing Our Time: A Local Timebanking Trial

2012-11-28

University staff and students were part of the launch of an exciting new volunteering initiative being trialled in our region

‘Love Food Hate Waste’ Short Film Competition

2012-11-26

Budding filmmakers can help raise awareness about the growing problem of food waste.

Addressing Mental Health Needs in Rural Communities

2012-11-22

The Farm-Link Suicide Prevention Project is working to improve mental health in rural and remote New South Wales.

Friends of the University

2012-11-22

Friends of the University members are a link between the local community and the University.

Preventing Diabetes in Rural Aboriginal Kids

2012-11-13

The Many Rivers Diabetes Prevention Project aims to reduce prevalence of type 2 diabetes in rural NSW Aboriginal communities.

Volunteering with Hunter Life Education

2012-11-08

Hunter Life Education is looking for at least 40 volunteers, like University of Newcastle student Amy Avery, to make this year’s World’s Biggest Car Boot Sale bigger and better than ever before.

UoN Research Fellow Helping Bring Melanoma Information to the Community

2012-10-29

Dr Nikola Bowden’s relationship with the Hunter Melanoma Foundation is helping to promote melanoma research in the wider community.

Philanthropist Recognised for Community Service

2012-10-23

Among the winners of the 2012 Alumni Awards was local philanthropist Ms Jennie Thomas AM, recognised for her tireless local and international community service.

Executive and Corporate Programs at UoN

2012-10-22

This commercial unit of the University meets the educational needs of individuals and organisations.

CareerHub Connects Employers with Students

2012-10-18

The University‘s online job advertising system helps employers find qualified candidates.

The Art of Entertaining Culture

2012-10-15

A proposed documentary series by UoN alumnus, Dene Hawken, seeks to explore the region’s shared European and Aboriginal inter-cultural relationships through the narrative of art.

The Bits Below the Belt

2012-10-12

Associate Professor Pauline Chiarelli's passionate quest to 'dry up Australia' is a no-nonsense approach to a significant community health issue

UoN Ranks Second for Industry Research Income

2012-10-12

Latest assessment places the University of Newcastle in the top three percent in the world and second nationally for industry income.

Frog Survey Expedition with Earthwatch

2012-10-10

Help scientists unravel the mystery of the world's vanishing frog species in Watagans National Park

Victorian Newcastle

2012-10-09

A new smart phone app combines historic photographs and modern technology to provide a virtual tour of Newcastle in the late 1800s.

Newcastle Innovation

2012-10-04

Newcastle Innovation is the commercial arm of the University of Newcastle.

ABC Open: Local grandparents sharing hidden stories of isolation

2012-09-28

ABC Open Hunter is working to create awareness and highlight the issues faced by grandparents as parents and other kinship carers.

UoN’s commitment to local, national and global engagement

2012-09-27

With its membership to key national and global bodies the University of Newcastle continues to demonstrate its commitment to community engagement.

iLEAD Participants Address Global Issues - University Scholars Leadership Symposium: Bali

2012-09-25

UoN students recently attended the 3rd annual University Scholars Symposium in Bali as part of their iLead participation.

The University of Pretoria Business School and UoN Working Together

2012-09-21

A recent visit by South African executives to Newcastle and the Hunter, including presentations by UoN academics, was a great success.

Indigenous media industry employment strategy launched

2012-09-18

A 1.1 million dollar federal government strategy launched in August seeks to develop and enhance career opportunities for Indigenous people within the media industry.

TLC for Teddy Bears

2012-09-14

Student doctors from the University of Newcastle and the University of New England put their skills to the test with some very sick teddy bears.

Home Away from Home

2012-09-11

Homestay is a fabulous program for international students and their host families alike.

University Success at Electric Vehicle Contest

2012-09-11

A team of students from the University of Newcastle’s Electrical Engineering program have found success in the recent Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival’s EV Prize contest.

Why 'Dad Play' is Crucial For Kids

2012-09-07

‘Dad’s play’ is the focus of a new initiative from the University’s Family Action Centre, with fathers being encouraged to ‘get serious’ about playtime in a bid to better prepare their kids for school

UoN Coral Reef Research Project

2012-09-04

In a unique University of Newcastle project, a trip to Hideaway Island offers staff, students and the wider community an opportunity to get hands-on research experience working on coral reefs.

The Running Man

2012-09-03

Nat Heath, from the UoN’s Wollotuka Institute, will be running in this year’s New York Marathon - an amazing achievement when you consider that two years ago he was unable to walk.

Picture This: Jerome Rugaruza

2012-09-03

The UoN community engagement office commissioned Conor Ashleigh to spend two weeks photographing our communities. Here he tells the stories behind those images.

Red Bull and Google Alumni return to speak at Business Breakfast

2012-08-30

Real-world career stories inspire students at local business networking breakfast.

A Musical Heart

2012-08-29

The Conservatorium is the heart of the University of Newcastle’s musical community.

A Taste of China for Local Schools

2012-08-22

The Confucius Institute at the University of Newcastle successfully ran two Chinese Language and Cultural Workshops in June and July for local school children.

Baptism of Fire

2012-08-22

After seeing the benefits of quality healthcare for those who need it, UoN student Dane Lohan has been driven to help the disadvantaged

Student Art in The City Centre

2012-08-22

Watt Space offers students a chance to exhibit their work in a gallery without the pressures of having to do so in a commercial space.

Architects in Residence

2012-08-22

Some of Australia’s leading architects are providing real-world insight and mentorship for students via the School of Architecture and Built Environment’s Architects in Residence program.

Breaking Down Language Barriers

2012-08-22

ELICOS - English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students – is an intensive English language program, and a prerequisite for international students wishing to study here at the UoN.

Caring for Mental Health

2012-08-22

The Psychology Clinic at the University of Newcastle offers psychology services for adults, children and adolescents in comfortable surroundings.

A Recipe For Success

2012-08-22

A local school, the University, and a tasty project: a perfect engagement.

The Street University: A Different Pathway

2012-08-21

The Street University is a project developed to engage youth who may not access mainstream pathways of self-development.

A Healing Haven

2012-08-21

A Fairy Garden inspired by a healing haven in Newcastle is being built in Thailand with the assistance of the University of Newcastle's School of Nursing and Midwifery.

The Lucy Mentoring Program

2012-08-21

The LUCY program is aimed at women at university who are studying business and economics with the aim of inspiring, motivating and educating them about the opportunities for employment within the priv

Opening Up A World of Wonder

2012-08-21

The Science and Engineering Challenge is a program designed to inspire students to study science and engineering at university once they complete high school.

ABC Opening more doors for storytellers in the Hunter

2012-08-21

Engaging with the community directly has been something that ABC have been doing for decades, now, with ABC Open, they're engaging with communities online as well.

Sun, Sand and Legal Advice

2012-08-21

The sand, surf and laidback vibe of a Newcastle beach is surely worlds away from the professional, and occasionally intimidating, environs of a legal practice.

Supporting Families, Supporting Our Community

2012-08-21

A healthy family is the cornerstone of a healthy community

The Joy, Terror and Challenge of Being a Novice

2012-08-21

Gerry Bobsien discusses the art of being a novice

A City Re-Invented

2012-08-21

The US city of Detroit is re-inventing itself following the decline of the motor industry upon which it was built.

Teach Outreach

2012-08-21

Teach Outreach is a program run by the School of Education at the University of Newcastle that provides benefits to the community groups, schools and the UoN students involved.

Engage With Us

2012-08-21

The University of Newcastle is committed to the pursuit of meaningful community engagement.

Our Community, Your University

2012-08-21

The University of Newcastle has a proud tradition of working together with its community.

Nursing Student gains invaluable experience volunteering abroad

2012-08-21

Megan Croft spent part of 2011 in the Chitwan District in Nepal working as a volunteer nurse at the Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital.

SNUG: Making a Difference To Families With Special Needs

2012-08-21

SNUG (Special Needs Unlimited Group) is an outreach program run by the Family Action Centre for families who have a child with a rare health condition.

Bill Gates and the Flipped Classroom

2012-08-21

Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, is passionate about education, the role of technology in both K-12 and higher education setting.

OpenIDEO: An Online Community Working Together For Innovative Solutions

2012-08-21

OpenIDEO is a community-centred space “where people design better, together for social good.

Engaging For Economic Strength

2012-08-21

Business and Industry are the cornerstones of the economic life of our region.

UoN Students in the Global Community

2012-08-21

The University has a number of programs to help students develop new skills through student exchanges, conferences, volunteering, internships and community work.

Does Our Society Actively Discourage Engagement?

2012-08-21

The Antidote to Apathy

Passion for Shaping the Young Minds of Tomorrow

2012-08-21

Ben Wiggins had an established career as a graphic designer when he decided to rethink his future and pursue his dream of becoming an early childhood teacher.

Alumni Advantage Program

2012-08-21

The Alumni Advantage Program is a student engagement program connecting current students with graduates of the University of Newcastle.

A Global Leader

2012-08-21

The University anticipates taking its place on the world stage as a globally engaged institution and a global leader in each of its spheres of achievement.

Cooking For Two or More

2012-08-18

Cooking for Two or More was adapted from the Cooking for One or Two program developed by the Department of Veteran Affairs in conjunction with Population Health in Newcastle and the UoN

Childhood Stuttering: The Importance of Early Intervention

2012-08-18

Sarita Koushik talks about her research into the Lidcombe Program for treating childhood stuttering and how it can be modified to best help treat children with this condition.

Sustainabilty: Not Just a Buzzword at the TFI

2012-08-18

The Tom Farrell Institute is the university’s gateway to environmental research and teaching.

The Alumni Network

2012-08-18

The University has alumni in 118 countries around the world in a diverse array of occupations and professions.

Body and Soul: Finding a Balance

2012-08-18

A well-known local and UoN staff member, Dr Bernie Curran talks about the imbalance between art and sport in today's society

Newy's Uke Master, Mark Jackson

2012-08-18

Mark Jackson discusses the success he’s had helping people build a sense of community through playing music, specifically with the ‘Ukastle Ukestra’.

Oral Health Van Keeps Community Smiling

2012-08-18

Central Coast Oral Health Van program helps people on the Central Coast gain access to oral health services they may otherwise be missing out on.

The Wollotuka Institute

2012-08-18

The Wollotuka Insitute is the body of the University of Newcastle that serves the University’s commitment to collaboration with Indigenous communities.

Riding the Airwaves

2012-08-18

2NURFM is the region’s only locally owned and operated community radio station

Art for Art's Sake

2012-08-18

The University Gallery is an award-winning facility that continues to evolve

Our Community

2012-08-03

Working Together