University of Newcastle
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Faculty Focus
Newcastle appoints alumnus Chancellor
The University of Newcastle has appointed a new Chancellor to succeed the institution’s current Chancellor, who will retire at the…
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News
Delay in enterprise bargaining pushes UON staff to strike
Staff at the University of Newcastle will be on the picket lines today over job security, fair pay and safe…
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On Campus
New research urges universities to challenge gender-based violence
Higher education can be life transforming for students who are victim survivors of gender-based violence, yet experts have said universities…
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Industry & Research
The solution is salty – new quantum chemical research: opinion
Different salts, minerals and electrolytes all have different purposes. For instance, fluoride (a key ingredient in toothpaste) can increase the…
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Industry & Research
Male fertility rates could be lifted by new understanding of sperm
Research conducted by the University of Newcastle has revealed “previously misunderstood effects that sperm RNA has on an embryo” — a…
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On Campus
Twelve-hour digital ‘sit in’ at Newcastle University to oppose job cuts, secure ongoing work
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) held a 12-hour digital sit-in on Monday morning at the University of Newcastle. The…
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Industry & Research
How will strategies change if we take a listening response? Opinion
With the lifting of lockdowns and restrictions there is some sense of euphoria emerging, though many in our universities will…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast – Can we build back better? Episode 39
Kent Anderson, deputy vice-chancellor at Newcastle university, joins us soon after a two-year spell in ministers' Tehan and Tudge's office…
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Opinion
Getting to innovation as usual – opinion
When times are tough, one of the best coping strategies is to leave the past behind, move out of your…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast – Looking Ahead at Newcastle – Episode 33
This episode has University of Newcastle VC Alex Zelinsky join HEDx to outline its five-year strategy called Looking Ahead. A leader…
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News
Paul Jeans steps back into chancellorship at Newcastle University after Mark Vaile backlash
Paul Jeans has been reappointed as the chancellor of the University of Newcastle, following a backlash against former deputy Prime…
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Funding
University of Newcastle staff have ‘no trust’ in management amid course cuts
University of Newcastle staff want more detail on plans to cut courses and amalgamate faculties. In addition, an academic at…
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Funding
No deal: University of Newcastle and unions stall in salary negotiations
University of Newcastle vice-chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky advised staff on Tuesday that the university was unable to reach agreement with…
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News
University of Newcastle creatives set to collaborate with some of Australia’s best recording artists
Creative industries students at The University of Newcastle will soon get to work with some of Australia’s best musicians and…
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Policy & Reform
‘Does it take a village?’ Community influence on university aspirations
Equal access to post-school pathways has been a focus of the government, perennially concerned about developing a robust future workforce…
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News
Weekly roundup 6: Heavy metal research, the n-word and ‘golden oldie’ universities
Hi and welcome to another Campus Review weekly roundup of the top news stories we covered this week. I’m Wade…
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News
That’s doctor of heavy metal, sir
Even though the heavy metal music industry is a money-making machine and the fastest growing music genre in the world,…
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News
The fight for free speech: what it means for universities seminar – 21 November 2018
Universities are the guardians of robust debate. However, questions about the roles and responsibilities of universities in providing a forum…
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Faculty Focus
Opinion: Reducing atrocious student attrition in STEM programs
Undergraduate student attrition levels are relatively high in STEM programs. This recalls the famous unwritten quote: “The real challenge for…
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News
Colonial massacres to pass 500 mark: study
Known Australian colonial-era massacres could total over 500 by the end of a comprehensive university study. A University of Newcastle…
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Features
A tale of one city, two graduates
The age of wisdom, not foolishness, is certainly in play in Newcastle. Its namesake university will imminently graduate its class of 2017. Among…
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News
Students isolated, disengaged by online courses
As enrollments in online courses continue to rise, new research has shown universities need to do more to make their…
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Events
University researchers make award finals
Several university researchers have received national recognition for directly improving the health of Australians. The Bupa Health Foundation has this…
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News
NSW Universities chosen to tackle cyber challenges
Seven Australian universities have been selected to lead a cyber security network announced by the NSW Government on Friday. The $2…
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News
On the Move November
WATTERSTON HEADED FOR MELBOURNE Dr Jim Watterston has been appointed dean of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. He is…
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