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Connect with us through a collaborative partnership.
Innovation and Partnerships
Strong partnerships, both new and old, are key to the research we do. These partnerships help us make a difference, both in our local community and around the world.

Connect with emerging talent
Partner with us to offer real on-the-job experience to our talented students through career-ready placements.

Do business with us
We continually invest in our education and research with cutting-edge infrastructure and new technologies. By doing business with us, you form part of our global community, delivering quality infrastructure and services.
Partner with us
Engagement is one of our core values, so we’ve built strong partnerships with local industries and communities. These partnerships help our students and staff, and also make sure we play an important role in the growth and success of our region.

Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER)
NIER’s multi-disciplinary research teams work with industry partners across our regions to deliver sustainable solutions in the energy, resources, food and water sectors.
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Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)
A collaboration between the University of Newcastle and the Hunter New England Local Health District, HMRI is Australia’s leading regional medical research institute.
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Institute for Regional Futures (IRF)
The Institute for Regional Futures works with government, community and industry to provide research and advice that informs policy and drives decisions for the future of our regions.
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Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise
Our KEE team supports business development, intellectual property licensing, University spinouts and commercialisation opportunities.
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TUNRA
TUNRA connects industry partners with University experts for consultancy, testing services, and industry short courses and training. It also provides geotechnical and bulk materials expertise and supports hosted research projects.
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Integrated Innovation Network (I2N)
I2N is the University’s entrepreneurship and venture development unit. It fuels the success of innovators, entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses by connecting them to community, customers, coaching and capital.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.