Guided by our values of equity, excellence, sustainability and engagement, the University of Newcastle has built a strong reputation as a world-leading university making an impact within our own regions, in Australia and across the globe. Our research is world-class and diverse. Our degree programs are internationally-recognised and our partnerships and collaborations drive meaningful innovation. Our alumni are leaders and our students are preparing to make a difference in the world. Across our campuses in Newcastle, the Central Coast, Sydney and Singapore, the University of Newcastle enrols more than 37,000 students from 106 countries, with a focus on equity and developing our next generation of socially oriented leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. At the essence of the University of Newcastle is our motto: “I look ahead.” This is the ethos that drives Looking Ahead, our 2020-2025 University of Newcastle Strategic Plan—a plan of our regions and for our regions. In shaping our vision, we invited students, staff and communities to share what was most important to them. With over 4,500 contributions, we believe our strategy reflects the voice of the people with whom we will share our future. Together, we will imagine and realise possibilities that honour this shared purpose: preparing our students for life in our complex, interconnected society with an exceptional student experience; championing research that matters to the world and bringing our global expertise home; becoming a leading advocate for excellence and equity in higher education; and bringing relevant research solutions to local, national, and global problems. The University of Newcastle has a proud history of making a positive impact and creating extraordinary outcomes at home and across the world. At the University of Newcastle, we work hard to deliver on our promise of access, participation and success in education. Each year, some 3,000 students enrol in our enabling courses, which provide a pathway to a great education and support to thrive in each chosen field of study. This year marks our 50th anniversary of creating pathways to higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.  We are fully committed to supporting and providing a safe space for our Indigenous students and communities. Since the 1970s, we have made an unparalleled contribution to Indigenous higher education in Australia. This vital work continues today with our Wollotuka Institute and our Indigenous Health Unit. We’re proud to be the top university in Australia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Enrolments, and we continue to provide even more pathways to university for Indigenous students. Last year we celebrated 40 years of our Wollotuka Institute. Here, innovative teaching and learning is woven into every student experience. We strive for a dynamic teaching culture and we’re known for developing high-quality graduates. All of our undergraduate courses are designed to integrate theory with practice, offering rich opportunities for real-life, hands-on experiences through career-ready placements to give our students a head start in their careers. 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 to provide the future workforce for our regions and beyond. We are a research-intensive university and have achieved great things 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. And, our students get the great advantage of being taught by leading researchers and innovators at the cutting edge of their fields.