economic growth has increased”. In 2014, UON stated that it would “stand as a global leader distinguished by equity and excellence to sup- port the economic and social transition of its regions through engagement with partners to deliver innovation and impact”. In 2013, UON was ranked at #298 in the QS World University Rankings; by 2020, it was ranked at #197. The journey for this young university into the Top 200 occurred while the university faced eco- nomic and social challenges within its regions. The future of cities and their regions across Australia will depend on collaborations that harness global ambition and regional delivery to support equitable prosperity, environmen- tal sustainability and better health for all. Professor Caroline McMillen is the chief scien- tist for South Australia, having taken the role in October 2018 after serving as vice-chancellor of the University of Newcastle. She is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, a fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales and a Bragg Member of the Royal Institution, Australia.
of leadership and support from Indigenous el- ders. These students are enrolled across med- icine, law, engineering, science, education, nursing and other professional programs and many have secured prestigious scholarships for further study at Harvard, Oxford and Cam- bridge universities. In summary, the journey of UON, the City of Newcastle and the Hunter region reflects the statement in the “Race to the Top” review of the UK Government’s Science and Innovation pol- icy (2007) that “the paradox is that while inno- vation is a global phenomenon, the role of re- gions as the critical nexus for innovation-based
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Innovatia delights in superbly executed advertising graphic arts. Occasionally we publish and salute a sterling example like this one, produced circa 2010 for Hydro Tasmania by ad agency, Lowe. Hydro Tasmania has been a quiet sustainability leader for decades, and this timeless piece of art dramatizes its role wonderfully.
Professor John Fischetti - School of Education - The University of Newcastle.
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