In this issue 02 NeW Space
The name of this magazine, The Seahorse, has a long connection with our University and community.
UON’s new city campus
The original symbol for the University emblem was a mythical seahorse (in Greek mythology a “hippocampus”). This was based on the naval coat of arms of Lieutenant John Shortland, the first official European discoverer of Newcastle. Today the seahorse logo is bolder and more contemporary in design. It reflects our heritage and the history of Newcastle and it looks ahead, recognising our status as one of Australia’s most forward-looking universities.
04 A sense of duty Alumnus Dr Andrew Walker on giving back
08 Transforming lives Open Foundation’s 40th anniversary
10 A late bloomer New Chancellor Mr Paul Jeans
12 Celebrating campus anniversaries 20 Faculty news
EDITOR Katie Porritt
Read about what’s happening in your faculty
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Katie Porritt Gina Cranson Tenille Bleechmore
30 Network news Updates from our international network
DESIGN Leah Kiem
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Editorial team
PHOTOGRAPHY Photos of the Chancellor’s installation by Murray McKean
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PRODUCTION Jaimee Davidson The Seahorse is published twice a year for alumni and friends of the University, and is produced by the Office of Alumni and External Relations at UON. SUBSCRIPTIONS If you wish to be added to the subscription list please email alumni@newcastle.edu.au
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WRITE TO US Send your comments or contributions to alumni@newcastle.edu.au ON THE COVER Cover design based on a design concept for the NeW Space education precinct in Newcastle CBD. Original design concepts by EJE Architecture and Lyons Architecture.
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All historical images in this publication are used with permission of the University of Newcastle’s Cultural Collections.