University of Newcastle, Australia

Newcastle consistently maintains its ranking in Australia’s top 10 universities for research. Over the past decade, we have doubled our research income and forged valuable partnerships with leading overseas institutions.

The recently established Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) will result in a quantum leap in the University’s research delivery. NIER is a world-class facility on a scale unmatched by any university in the country. It will bring together more than 300 University researchers to work with external partners in sustainable energy production and minimising energy use.

Teaching and learning is an important focus for our University. With student enrolments reaching a record 35,500, we are striving to make the students’ experience the best it can be through a program of innovative initiatives including the expansion of our work integrated learning program.

Providing infrastructure to meet the needs of our staff and students is an ongoing priority for the University. In recent years, we have expanded our physical presence at Callaghan, the Newcastle city precinct and Ourimbah; launched a successful partnership to co-locate a campus in Port Macquarie with TAFE NSW – North Coast Institute; and established presences in Singapore and Sydney. With further growth in the next 10 to 15 years, the University is exploring options to establish a campus in Newcastle city.