Welcome to the University of Newcastle
Graduation FEBRUARY 2015
The University at a glance
Autographs
The University of Newcastle is a leader in teaching and research, having grown from a locally-focused institution to one that is globally orientated. The University of Newcastle established
1965
Full-time academic staff
1060
2014 Student Enrolments 2013 Graduates
40205 7483
Undergraduate programs
88
Postgraduate coursework programs
73
RANKINGS Number 1 university in Australia Under 50 years of age in the 2014 QS Top 50 under 50 Top 251-275 in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014-15 Top 300 in the world (257th) in the QS World University Rankings 2014 12 subjects in the Top 200 in the world (QS World Rakings 2014) 7th in Australia For research that is “well above world standard” (Excellence in Research Australia 2012) Top 100 Most International Universities (Times Higher Education’s Most International Universities 2015) CELEBRATING 50 YEARS In 2015, the University of Newcastle is celebrating the milestone of its 50th anniversary. With just 1,700 students in 1965, today there are more than 40,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students learning and researching across campuses in Newcastle, Port Macquarie, on the Central Coast, and in Sydney and Singapore.
Chancellor
On the cusp of our 50th year, UON was recognised as Australia’s number one university under the age of 50 in the international QS ‘Top 50 Under 50’ rankings, and in the top 20 universities in the world. The community has been a mainstay in UON’s success, and we thank you sincerely for your support as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our community’s university.
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The University is home to researchers and experts who are in the top one per cent in their field in the world in health, engineering and science, the humanities and social sciences, and in the emerging creative industries.
Vice-Chancellor and President
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Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President Dear Graduate Today we recognise your academic achievements in graduating from your degree program at UON Port Macquarie. I am delighted to be able to celebrate this accomplishment with you, and the friends and family members who have provided such valuable support during your studies. In 2014, the University of Newcastle celebrated its first decade in Port Macquarie, marking ten years of educating professionals who are making a significant contribution to the health and education of their local communities and beyond. This year, the University will mark another important milestone in its history as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. In “Celebrating 50”, we will be celebrating our community, our leaders and – critically – our graduates, who form the centrepiece of UON’s story. Today also signals your entry into the University’s 125,000-strong alumni network. Our global network keeps you connected with the University, and offers you friendship and professional links with Newcastle graduates and former staff living in Australia and 121 countries across the world. UON Alumni can help you to keep in touch with friends, build and maintain valuable professional networks, and make the most of opportunities only available to our alumni. You are graduating today from a University of which you can be proud. UON is ranked number one in Australia by two major global rankings of universities under 50 years old, and is placed in the top three per cent of universities in the world. As your life moves into its next phase, we hope you will continue to reflect with pride on your attachment to a truly world-class university. Congratulations on your remarkable achievement. I wish you every success for the future, and I do hope that you will join us for some of the planned festivities in 2015. Best wishes Professor Caroline McMillen Vice-Chancellor and President
National Anthem Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature’s gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history’s page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing; Advance Australia Fair.
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Reconciliation Statement The University of Newcastle declares its commitment to Aboriginal reconciliation: developing a strong community and fostering mutual respect, social justice and a united voice between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal Australians. The University of Newcastle respects and acknowledges the Aboriginal land on which the Australian campuses of the University are located. We acknowledge the Aboriginal nations on whose traditional lands the University has a presence, respecting and acknowledging the traditional peoples and the cultural significance and history of the land. The University is aware of the impact of the alienation and other forms of injustices including the removal of children, the loss of land, the destruction of languages and culture, and the ongoing struggle for social and restorative justice. Through acknowledging and understanding past losses and injustices and through committing to redressing the social and economic challenges and ongoing racism, we will continue to move forward together to a better future. The University recognises that education plays an integral role in providing a foundation and platform for the exercise of self-determination and the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through collaboration and the provision of culturally responsive education the University seeks to educate and contribute to the development of a harmonious community. The University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have supported the University in ensuring an Aboriginal presence at the University and appropriate and effective levels of consultation and collaboration through the sharing of Aboriginal voices, cultural wisdom and knowledge. These attributes are essential to moving forward to a future of equality and respect in teaching and learning, research, cultural inclusion, celebrating diverse cultures and success. The University acknowledges and appreciates the contribution and support by all communities. We will continue to build on existing partnerships and wherever possible forge respectful relationships designed to contribute to the ongoing endeavour of redressing the circumstance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, health, cultures, languages, social justice, employment and empowerment. The University is committed to providing an environment that is free from racism and discrimination, developing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to access and succeed in higher education. The University embraces the unique and diverse cultures of Aboriginal – the oldest continuing culture in the world – and Torres Strait Island peoples and to ensure the growth of knowledge for all Australians. With respect and collaboration, the University of Newcastle embraces a united approach to equality and inclusiveness for all Australian peoples.
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Port Macquarie Campus – A Brief History Improving access to tertiary education opportunities and meeting the changing employment needs of the Mid North Coast region is the aim of the University of Newcastle (UON) Port Macquarie Campus, which for more than a decade, has been training nurses and teachers, who are now making a difference in their local communities. Since the first cohort of 24 UON Port Macquarie Bachelor of Nursing students began studying from the Port Macquarie Campus in February 2004, more than 220 nurses and 200 primary school teachers have completed their programs without leaving the region, with the majority then going on to find work in local hospitals and schools, helping to meet the growing need for qualified professionals in the region. With a recognised need for qualified midwives on the Mid North Coast, UON Port Macquarie together with the Mid North Coast Local Health Network, increased its program offerings to include the Bachelor of Midwifery in 2012. Community interest in advancing higher education on the Mid North Coast, lead to the formation of the Hastings Higher Education Consultative Group in 2002, which aimed to develop the region’s higher education opportunities, develop pathways to university, and minimise the need for residents to leave the region to pursue university studies.
The University seized the invitation to be part of the initiative, and less than a year later signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the TAFE NSW – North Coast Institute, to create a multisector tertiary campus in Port Macquarie. Through this joint approach, the Port Macquarie Campus now boasts purpose-built teaching spaces, including a $10 million investment of Federal and State Government funds, for improved library and information services, administration and student facilities on campus. In 2014, a total of 64 students were completing UON Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Primary Teaching/Arts and Bachelor of Midwifery programs at the Port Macquarie Campus, with many of those students having articulated through TAFE to continue their studies through the UON. The student cohort at UON Port Macquarie will continue to grow, with 100 new students commencing programs at the campus in 2015.
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The University Council AS AT 14 JANUARY 2015
OFFICIAL MEMBERS
MEMBERS ELECTED BY THE ACADEMIC STAFF
Chancellor Mr Paul Jeans B.E.(NSW) FIE Aust, FAICD
Professor Pablo Moscato BSc(La Plata, Argentina), PhD(UNICAMP, Brazil)
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Caroline McMillen MA, DPhil(Oxon), MB, BChir(Cantab) President of Academic Senate Professor Mark Jones BSc(Hons), PhD(CNAA, UK) Deputy Chancellor Ms Dianne Allen BCom(Newcastle), CA, GAICD MINISTERIAL APPOINTEES Conjoint Professor Geoff Lilliss BE(Hons), MBA(Merit)(Newcastle), FIEAust, MAICD Mr Robert Kennedy BEc(ANU), FCPA EXTERNAL MEMBERS APPOINTED BY COUNCIL Ms Jann Gardner BA, LLB(Sydney), MBA(Newcastle), GAICD Mr Brian Kennaugh BBus(Newcastle), MAICD Ms Michelle McPherson BBus(Accounting)(UTS), CA, GAICD Ms Deborah Wright DipTeach(Newcastle), MBA(SCU), FAMI, CPM
Dr Roslyn Larkin BBus(Hons), PhD (Newcastle) MEMBER ELECTED BY THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF Ms Nerida Lithgow BA(Newcastle) MEMBER ELECTED BY THE STUDENTS Mr Vivak Bhavitheren (Bhavi) Ravindran
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Members of the University’s Executive
Principal Officers of the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre
AS AT 3 FEBRUARY 2015
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2015
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Caroline McMillen MA, DPhil(Oxon), MB, BChir(Cantab)
Director Associate Professor Seamus Fagan BA, HigherDipEd(UCD), MA(Durham)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Andrew Parfitt BE, PhD(Adelaide), FIEAust
Deputy Director (Teaching & Learning) Associate Professor Josephine May BA, BA(Hons), Dip Ed, PhD(Newcastle)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Kevin Hall BSc, MSc(Queen’s), PhD (UNSW)
Associate Professor (Research Development and Scholarship) Associate Professor Mahsood Shah BVET(CSU), GradCert QA(Melb.), GradDip VET(SCU), M Mngt(SCU), PhD(Canberra)
Chief Operating Officer Mr Nat McGregor BCom(Newcastle), MBA(Deakin), DipFinancial Services(ANZIIF), GAICD, CPA, ANZIIF Fellow President of Academic Senate Professor Mark Jones BSc(Hons), PhD(CNAA), FIMechE, CEng, FIEAust, CPEng Chief Financial Officer Mr Paul Dunn BCom(Newcastle), FCPA Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) Professor Elizabeth Burd BEd(Hons)(CNAA), MSc, DPhil(York), PhD(Dunelm), FHEA, SMIEEE Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Advancement) Mrs Winnie Eley BEd(Hons), MBA(Nottingham) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business and Law) Professor Richard Dunford BCA, BA(Hons)(Well), PhD(ANU) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Arts) Professor John Germov BA(Chisholm), MA(Sociology)(Monash), PhD(Newcastle) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engineering and Built Environment) Professor Brett Ninness BEng, MEng, PhD(Newcastle) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health and Medicine) Laureate Professor R John Aitken PhD(Cambridge), ScD(Cambridge), FSRB, FRSE, FAA Pro Vice-Chancellor (interim) (Science and Information Technology) Professor Eileen McLaughlin BSc(Hons)(Glasgow), PhD(Bristol) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Deborah Hodgson BA(Hons), PhD(Macq.), AHPRA
Central Coast Programs Convenor Dr David Powter BSc(Macq.), MPubPolAdmin(C.Sturt), PhD, GradCert PTT(Newcastle) ELICOS Program Convenor Ms Helen Fitzgerald BA, DipEd(Newcastle), GradDipEd(TESOL), MEd(TESOL)(UniSA) Newstep Program Convenor Ms Beverley Wilson BSc, DipEd(Newcastle) Open Foundation Program Convenor Dr Anna Bennett BA(Hons)(Newcastle), PhD(UNSW) UoN Prep Bridging Courses Co-ordinator Ms Catherine Burgess BSc, DipEd, GradCert PTT(Newcastle) Yapug Program Convenor Associate Professor Kathleen Butler BSocSc, MSocSc, PhD(Newcastle) Centre Executive Officer Ms Jenny Williams BA, MEdStud(Newcastle)
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The Graduation Ceremony THE MACE
HONOURS
The Mace is the symbol of formal authority. The Mace used today belongs to the University of Newcastle and was designed by gold and silversmith, Gerald Benney. It is made of Australian walnut and silver and its head represents an open book – the traditional symbol of learning. The Mace was a gift from the University of New South Wales to commemorate the establishment of the University of Newcastle as an autonomous institution on 1 January 1965. It is always borne ahead of the Chancellor in the academic procession during formal ceremonies such as today’s presentation of academic awards.
The award of Honours is given to students who complete an additional year of study after the completion of a Bachelor’s degree. Some Bachelor’s degrees, such as engineering or education, have Honours embedded in the four year degree program. Honours generally consists of part coursework and part research requiring submission of a thesis. Honours can be awarded as Class I, Class II Division 1, Class II Division 2, or Class III.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE FANFARES The Fanfare is performed at all ceremonial functions to herald the entry and departure of the Chancellor and other members of the Council. THE UNIVERSITY MEDAL The award of a University Medal is an honour made only when there is a candidate of sufficient merit. To be considered for this award, a graduate must have a consistent record of exceptional academic achievement at all levels of their degree program, and qualify with the highest level of that degree.
WITH DISTINCTION A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is conferred with distinction in cases where a candidate has achieved a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or above in the degree, out of a maximum of 7.0. COMBINED DEGREE A combined degree is one where a student studies for two separate degrees at the same time. It is possible for the student to complete the degree requirements for one degree ahead of the other. The student receives a testamur for each degree. Places for combined degrees are very competitive and offered to the highest performing students who apply.
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A Brief History of Graduation The graduation ceremony is one of great antiquity. Its essential features have been the same since the 12th century when the first universities came into existence. Its necessary constituents are the Chancellor or his or her deputy, the academic staff, the graduates, and the public. The church had a monopoly of education, partly because it was the guardian of true doctrine, and partly because clerics were almost the only people who could read and write. As a result, the only person who could license a teacher was the bishop of a diocese until, under pressure of other business, he deputed the task to his chief secretary or chancellor. The second group participating in the ceremony is the academic staff. In the 12th century they would all have been called ‘masters’ or MAs. At that date they were paid no salaries, but hired their own lecture rooms and charged their own fees. But they also formed themselves into a guild or union, which is what universitas originally meant. In the 13th century they won a great victory when they persuaded the Pope to decree that chancellors were obliged to confer degrees on all those nominated by the masters. That is why the masters examine the candidates, why the Dean, acting as their spokesperson, reads out the names of those who are to receive degrees, and why the masters at this ceremony watch to see that the Chancellor or his Deputy does what is required of him. Thirdly, the graduates. The word ‘degree’ comes from the Latin gradus, which means ‘a step’. When students are admitted to a
Bachelor degree they move one step up towards the mastership. When they are admitted to a Master’s degree they climb another step and come up on a level with the masters, who then receive them into their guild or universitas. The academic gowns are derived from the everyday dress of the medieval clergy. In the Middle Ages they were not open in front, but closed like a clergyman’s cassock. It was in about 1500 that academics had the front opened up so as to display the fine clothes which they were wearing underneath. The hood was the normal medieval headwear, but it soon acquired a coloured lining. By the 17th century, if not earlier, these colours were strictly controlled so that anyone could identify from the colour of a graduate’s hood, the university and the degree. The public is the fourth participant. It has an important function because the whole point of the proceedings is that they should be seen and heard by valid witnesses. The public hears the words of the Dean and the Chancellor and sees the new graduates dressed in their respective gowns or robes. The foregoing is an adaptation of an Address given at a Graduation Ceremony at the University of Birmingham by Emeritus Professor R H C Davis and reprinted in his book ‘From Alfred the Great to Stephen’ (Hambledon Press 1991), pp. 307-309. It is reproduced with kind permission of the author’s widow.
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Welcome to the UON Alumni community
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Giving Shapes Lives The University of Newcastle would like to express its gratitude to the many donors and sponsors who support the University. Philanthropic gifts support research that could save a life, contribute to scientific breakthroughs, and are helping to change and transform the lives of students through the gift of education. Work supported through philanthropy has included research into the cause and treatment of diabetes funded by a generous bequest from Mr Eric Sansom. Donations have also supported research into saving the endangered green and golden bell frog, discovering new medications for depression and helping to fight one of Australia’s biggest public health issues, obesity, just to name a few. More than 250 scholarships and 288 prizes – funded through donations – are awarded to students across the University each year.
Alumna, Tanille Elley, is one of the many people who give regularly to both scholarships and prizes. “I could see the real impact my donations had on students, the difference it really made – financially and through giving encouragement.” Scholarship recipient Rowan Moses said being awarded a scholarship was “very humbling”. “My dad always says to me that when you live your life passionately and honourably people will support you. To have people helping me is very special.” Find out more about how your support can make a real difference at www.newcastle.edu.au/foundation
Thank you
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1PM CEREMONY FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2015
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS The Master of Ceremonies will announce the imminent commencement of the ceremony The University Fanfare will herald the entry of the Dais Party The assembly will rise and remain standing until the conclusion of the National Anthem, performed by Elliott Walker The Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans will declare the proceedings open The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Caroline McMillen will address the assembly and introduce the Occasional Speaker The Occasional Address will be delivered by Mr John Ross OAM English Language and Foundation Studies Graduates will be presented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Andrew Parfitt Faculty of Business and Law Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Graduates will be presented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Andrew Parfitt Faculty of Education and Arts Graduates will be presented by Professor Hugh Craig, Deputy Head, Faculty of Education and Arts The Musical Interlude will be performed by Elliott Walker Faculty of Science and Information Technology Faculty of Health and Medicine Graduates will be presented by Professor Judith Scott, Deputy Head, Faculty of Health and Medicine The Chancellor will invite Tamara Rumble to speak on behalf of all graduates The Chancellor will declare the proceedings concluded The Dais Party and assembly will rise as the University Fanfare is sounded and the Dais Party process from the stage The Procession of Graduates will follow the Dais Party out of the Hall
OCCASIONAL ADDRESS Mr John Ross OAM John Ross is a business owner in the Port Macquarie area, currently operating four restaurants, a winery and a travel business. John’s efforts in business, community involvement and fundraising are widely recognised. His businesses have received six NSW Tourism Awards for Excellence in the categories of Restaurants, Training (private sector), Environmental Tourism, Marketing and Significant Local Events. As well as receiving the inaugural award for ‘Significant Individual Contribution to Tourism in NSW’, John received an Order of Australia Medal in 1999 for his contribution to tourism and charities. John is a Patron of the Hastings Education Foundation and served on the Hastings Council Regional Development Board, as well as Chair of the Hastings Council Opportunities Board. Together with his wife, Helen, who received a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2015 for contributions to the community, John has raised over three million dollars for Australian charities. He is currently arranging for the building of a three-classroom school in a remote area of Myanmar, including the employment of teachers and resourcing the school.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND FOUNDATION STUDIES
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND ARTS
Open Foundation Certificate Andrew David Bagnall Jack Brandwood Danielle Burn Antonio Faraguna Kimberley Frost Tiana Innes Lochlan Lennox Jasmin Ryan Alex David Bell Amber Maree Dixon Tamara Cherie Dixon Kimberley Lovelock Hari Mohan Emily Cecilia Plews Samantha Lee Prohm Caitlin Mullay Sarah Shelton Sai Mun Cheow Alanna Marie Dyscordya Jordan Harper Sharisse Matthews Jackson Roh Elle Louise Sharman Thomas Drury
Master of Educational Studies with Distinction Emma Therese Francis
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Master of Business Ross Gordon Cargill Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management Carole Diane Nash
Bachelor of Education Studies Jill Elizabeth Horton Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) / Bachelor of Arts with Distinction Johanne Louise Davies Amy Renee’ Halloran Lauren Aimee Heginbotham Anna Rachel Hill Lindal Celeste Munro Sarah Patterson Kylie Anne Rosenbaum Tamara Dianne Rumble Emily Wilde Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) / Bachelor of Arts Nicola Robyn Bernasconi Craig Stephen Brazel Elysha Louise Chivers Rebecca Jane Cole Martin Dures Edie Frances Forrest Lauren Kasey Fuller Andrew William Glover Andrea Jane Gooch Amanda Green Grace Bethany Hillier Courtney Lawrenson Claire Anne Lees Jacob Nocelli Leisha Jade O’Brien Brendan Charles Leon Reed Katie Louise Sarks Jessica Annette Scott Krystal Shannon Laura Jean Simmons Laura Simpson Tegan Therese Siviour Natalie Eve Steel Ashley Visser Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) / Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies Candice Louise Holdsworth
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Ronald Bridge FACULTY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE Master of Nursing (Advanced Practice) Angela Petra Van Den Brink Karen Louise Lewis Graduate Certificate in Health Science Suzanne Elise Lockyer Bachelor of Midwifery with Distinction Melinda Jane Barnett Ellen Louise Coombes Megan Nourse Elysse Prussing Bachelor of Midwifery Katherine Honor Bowman Ashleigh Rose Gardoll Theressa Jane Lavender Sasha Elizabeth Powell Bachelor of Nursing with Distinction Barbara Ann Mary Egan Matilda Grace Smith Dianne Ruth Ussher Tanya Van Den Bosch
Bachelor of Nursing Lisa Anne Archer Chloe Baker Jan Heather Basman Kimberly Jane Boyd Sharon Louise Boyd Joanne Cepha Bramble Allyce Casey Jessica Alice Clout Phoebe Anne Doherty Stacey Elizabeth Dunk Emma Jane Ferrato Alana Ruth Gilius Dean Kevin Gladwin Jemma Marie Hine Rhiannon Jade Hoare Tori Jayne Hollis Michelle Jane Honess Wayne Phillip Lewis Jennifer Hazel My Natalie Michelle Payne Alysia Jean Pead Moriah Eden Resurreccion Rebecca Sarah Estella Richer Kate Lauren Rolfe Renita Saldanha Bikramjeet Singh FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Master of Environmental Management Simon Thresher
The University at a glance
Autographs
The University of Newcastle is a leader in teaching and research, having grown from a locally-focused institution to one that is globally orientated. The University of Newcastle established
1965
Full-time academic staff
1060
2014 Student Enrolments 2013 Graduates
40205 7483
Undergraduate programs
88
Postgraduate coursework programs
73
RANKINGS Number 1 university in Australia Under 50 years of age in the 2014 QS Top 50 under 50 Top 251-275 in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014-15 Top 300 in the world (257th) in the QS World University Rankings 2014 12 subjects in the Top 200 in the world (QS World Rakings 2014) 7th in Australia For research that is “well above world standard” (Excellence in Research Australia 2012) Top 100 Most International Universities (Times Higher Education’s Most International Universities 2015) CELEBRATING 50 YEARS In 2015, the University of Newcastle is celebrating the milestone of its 50th anniversary. With just 1,700 students in 1965, today there are more than 40,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students learning and researching across campuses in Newcastle, Port Macquarie, on the Central Coast, and in Sydney and Singapore.
Chancellor
On the cusp of our 50th year, UON was recognised as Australia’s number one university under the age of 50 in the international QS ‘Top 50 Under 50’ rankings, and in the top 20 universities in the world. The community has been a mainstay in UON’s success, and we thank you sincerely for your support as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our community’s university.
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The University is home to researchers and experts who are in the top one per cent in their field in the world in health, engineering and science, the humanities and social sciences, and in the emerging creative industries.
Vice-Chancellor and President
Welcome to the University of Newcastle
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