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The University of Newcastle, Australia

The University of Newcastle, Australia

Overview

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a public research university that also functions as an investor through its endowment and various innovation and commercialization programs, such as the Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) and Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (KEE), which support startups and research translation. The university's investment activities are guided by an Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) framework, with a focus on sustainability and clean energy.

Year Founded

1965

Portfolio Companies

1

Investments

The University of Newcastle, Australia investments
CompanyDateStageLead
MCi CarbonAug 2013GrantCo-investor

Key People

Danielle Paranthoiene

Project Officer Engagement And Equity, Founder And Chair The GEP Smile Committee

Donna Reedy

Partner Communications Officer, Industry Engagement Consultant

Isabelle Wann

Student Success Partner, Student Peer Support Assistant

Liam Carver

School Partner

Lindsay Hardy

Indigenous Employment Partner Vice Chancellors Division Office Of Indigenous Strategy And Leadership, Indigenous Emplyoment Partner

Loren Collyer

Reconciliation Partner

David Jack

Retired School Principal

Peter Fule

Principal

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HeadquartersNewcastle
Year Founded1965

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