Built on the principles of equity, excellence, and engagement, the University of Newcastle has a reputation as a world-class institution that impacts its region, throughout Australia, and globally. Our research is world-class and diverse. Our degree programs are internationally recognized, and our partnerships and collaborations drive innovation. Our alumni are leaders, and our students are preparing to make a difference in the world. We are ranked in the top three percent of universities worldwide, and we have only just turned 50.
At UoN, we believe everybody with ability and determination should have access to an excellent education and the best career opportunities. We work hard to deliver on our promise of access, participation, and success in education. Each year, some 3,000 students enroll in our enabling courses, which provide a pathway to an excellent education and support to thrive in their chosen field of study.
Since the 1970s, we have made an unparalleled contribution to Indigenous education in Australia. We are honored to be associated with some of the most prolific and insightful Indigenous students, academics, and researchers in the country. With nearly half the Indigenous medical practitioners in Australia having graduated from UoN, we know we are making a difference in many lives and communities, now and in the future.
Our University has long been known as a champion of innovative approaches to education. We strive for a dynamic teaching culture that delivers world-class educational outcomes. As competition for the best and brightest students increases, our long history of offering innovative, problem-based learning across our programs means we are poised to meet the education challenge.
We are a research-intensive university and proud of the great things we have achieved in collaboration with our partners in industry, business, government, and the community - here and around the world. Our sights are set firmly on the future as we work hard to build our research capacity and maintain our position as a competitive destination for the world's best researchers and global innovation leaders.
UON stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence and creating a better future for its regions by focusing on innovation and impact. We provide opportunities for people with abilities, regardless of their background and experiences. We lead in providing education for indigenous Australians. We deliver the highest quality in everything we do and benchmark ourselves against the world's best. Our staff, students, and alumni are a resource for our whole community. We are partners and collaborators in world-class research, teaching, and learning, and our skilled graduates contribute to our regions, Australia, and the world.
We challenge standard practice and received wisdom. We are world leaders in generating new knowledge and translating innovative ideas into real benefits to society. We are open, ethical, rigorous, and committed to the highest standards in academic inquiry. We are champions of academic freedom and professional responsibility. We are leaders in environmental sustainability. We make a significant contribution to the economic, social, and environmental capacity of our communities.
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