The Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, has announced University of Newcastle (UON) Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry Engagement & Innovation, Dr Sarah Pearson, as Australia’s Innovation Leader, representing the nation in the newly formed MIKTA Innovation Group. As part of Julie’s role in the Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Turkey and Australia (MIKTA)…
The University of Newcastle (UON) has released a new program of half-day workshops aimed at budding entrepreneurs and corporate intrapreneurs to provide them with the basic building blocks they need to take their ideas to market in a quick and practical way. Startups are disrupting our world. They are fast, agile and have the power…
Seven students from the University of Newcastle (UON) are set to pioneer the future of innovation as they undertake studies at the new Sydney School of Entrepreneurship (SSE), officially opened in Ultimo last week. An offshoot of the successful Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship, SSE aims to provide access to practical training, support and mentoring and…
A globally recognised public health initiative founded at the University of Newcastle (UON) and since adopted internationally is embracing the world of crowdfunding and crowdsourcing to re-establish itself in Australia. The organisation, Media Doctor Australia, was established in Newcastle in 2004 as a rating system for health journalism, helping journalists to improve their craft, and…
The new Hunter Research Foundation Centre (HRF Centre) opened for business at the University of Newcastle in January this year. The HRF Centre is the result of a partnership forged between the long-standing Hunter Research Foundation and Newcastle’s world-class university. It is a multi-disciplinary research centre focused on building economic and social strength in the…
The achievements of TAFE NSW’s brightest students and the contribution of its alumni have been recognised at the 2017 TAFE NSW Hunter and Central Coast Student Excellence Awards. 35 students and three Alumni have been recognised as part of the annual Awards at Noah’s on the Beach last Friday in front of a crowd of…
The University of Newcastle (UON) is proud to announce the appointment of the institution’s inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry Engagement and Innovation (PVC IEI), furthering its commitment to translating its world-class research into real-world solutions. The PVC IEI will provide leadership in building industry partnerships, accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship through innovation hubs, and achieving excellence in…
Alex has over 10 years’ experience providing audit, assurance and business advisory services to his clients at Prosperity Audit Services. Alex’s career started in the firm’s Newcastle office before he took a secondment opportunity to provide services to a number of significant government owned corporations and statutory bodies in Brisbane. Alex now calls both Sydney…
Local family owned and operated business, Mainstream Industries, were crowned the winners of the ‘gold’ safety helmet trophy as the WHS Business of the Year, sponsored by Blackwoods, at the second annual Hunter Safety Awards. All the winners were announced at a gala awards night on Friday evening (17 March 2017) at the Newcastle Conference…
Nominations to the University of Newcastle’s distinguished 2017 Alumni Awards are now open. The awards recognise and celebrate innovation, creativity and exceptional leadership of those alumni who inspire others through their local, national and international achievements. The program culminates in a gala Alumni Awards ceremony on Friday 28 July in the University’s Great Hall, Callaghan…