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Closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
The University of Newcastle has renewed its commitment to closing the 17-year life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. On Tuesday 6 September 2011 Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kevin McConkey launch the University's Reconciliation Action Plan that focuses on education, research and employment to boost outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Read more about ABC radio's media release on this event
Indigenous Education Ambassador to inspire young children
University of Newcastle academic Liz Cameron is one of 27 Indigenous Education Ambassadors announced by the Australian Government, charged with promoting the value of education. Read more
Newcastle Scoops the Indigenous Research Pool
Of the nine Australian Research Council's Indigenous Research Development (IRD) grants allocated nationally, two were awarded to Newcastle projects equating to some 25 per cent of the funds available. More details