TO see such an audience brings home the importance of community in Newcastle. There is a critical nexus between the community, the university and its alumni. They are interdependent and supportive.
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OPINION: Widening access to education has not compromised quality
As the new government settles in, there has been heated speculation around major changes to the higher education system. Education minister Christopher Pyne’s comments to the media have raised questions across the sector about the Coalition’s vision for universities in Australia
OPINION: The science is in: we need to raise the bar
DOESN’T science just happen anyway? Can we leave science to the scientists who know it better? If you have no opinion or interest in how we live our lives and how our future will develop then maybe the answer to these questions is yes.
New Chancellor praises UoN research excellence
Our new chancellor Paul Jeans featured on NBN News last night in an interview at our city campus. If you missed it, watch it here:
VIDEO: Distinguished business leader appointed our seventh Chancellor
Mr Paul Jeans BE, FIE Aust, FAICD, a fourth-generation Novocastrian with a leadership career in business spanning more than four decades, has been appointed the University of Newcastle’s seventh Chancellor.
In the news: Newcastle’s ‘THE Top 100 Under 50’ ranking
13 unis make the top 100 under 50 by Julie Hare – The Australian
World’s top 100 universities under 50: ranked by Times Higher Education – The Guardian
Aussie universities are the real achievers by Bruce McDougall – The Daily Telegraph
Degrees of learning may be in the genes
Studying can be a hard slog. Did you know sticking with it for the long haul and seeing it through to the end could be attributed to a genetic factor?
VIDEOS: High achievers inspire our graduates
Our students were inspired by a host of occasional speakers during the April graduation ceremonies. If you missed the opportunity to listen to these accomplished high achievers, including a Nobel Prize winner, LISTEN TO THEM here:
OPINION: ‘Light’ wine: good for your bottom or just producers’ bottom line?
Dieters can now have their wine and drink it, guilt-free and minus the hangover. That’s the promise of so-called “light” or low-alcohol, low-calorie wines. But these wines are not considerably lighter and may actually push people toward drinking more.
OPINION: NeW Space to embrace techno-teaching
Opinion article* written for The Newcastle Herald by University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen.
Uni’s robots kick goals with school students
Books were put on the back shelf yesterday as children flocked to Maitland Library to watch robots playing soccer.
Forget fast food, slow down for better well-being
Opinion article* published in The Conversation written Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Canberra Lauren Williams and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Professor John Germov.
OPINION: Teachers not at fault for falling standards
Opinion article* published in the Newcastle Herald co-authored by Professor Scott Holmes, Professor of Public Policy, and Sam Bright, a research officer, from the University of Newcastle.
OPINION: The future university workforce – the next frontier
Planning needs to occur on how Australia can grow a future university workforce to meet the challenges of a fiercely competitive global research and education system, writes Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen.
Opinion: Tests for trainee teachers: the experts respond
Opinion article* published in The Conversation co-authored by Dr Nicole Mockler, Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Newcastle; Dr Tony Loughland, Director of Professional Experience, Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney; Dr Matthew Clarke, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of New South Wales; and Belinda Robinson, Chief executive, Universities Australia.
Newcastle approach proves equity and excellence mutually inclusive
University of Newcastle Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Andrew Parfitt, today reaffirmed Newcastle’s support for the nation to reach the target of 20 per cent of university undergraduate enrolments to be students from a low SES background by 2020.
University to establish presence in Gosford City
Minister for the Central Coast, Chris Hartcher has welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to bring a new University of Newcastle presence to the Gosford CBD.
Newcastle students acknowledged at PM’s Australia Asia Awards
Two University of Newcastle students were celebrated at the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards Presentation Dinner, held at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.
Business Club awards University’s global reach
The University of Newcastle thanks the Newcastle Business Club for recognising the institution in its annual awards.
National award for Professor’s teaching excellence
Less than two months after being named 2012 Scopus Young Researcher of the Year, Professor Phil Morgan has once again been honoured with a prestigious national award.