Summary
CIFAL Newcastle was established in 2015. The centre is hosted by the University of Newcastle (UON) in Australia serving as a hub for the Asia Pacific region, leveraging UON's disciplinary strengths in areas such as public health, equity, indigenous knowledge and sustainable development and urban resilience. CIFAL Newcastle facilitates knowledge transfer and building partnerships by connecting our regional and global communities through education, training and research with a focus on the below areas of strength.
Scope: Australia.
Thematic Areas:
- Equity, Indigenous Knowledge, and Transformative Education
- Global Health and Well-being
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Climate Adaptation and Clean Futures
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
CIFAL Newcastle aims to:
- Build capacity through transfer of knowledge and best practice
- Encourage and support collaboration through partnerships.
- Provide community engagement and networking opportunities
- Contribute to the development of local and national strategies and training to meet SDGs Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a local level
CIFAL NEWCASTLE DIRECTOR
Dr. Brodie Beales
Dr. Brodie Beales
Dr. Brodie Beales is the Director of CIFAL Newcastle Centre, where she leads initiatives that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering collaboration among academia, government, and industry to create meaningful global impact.
In addition to this role, Dr. Beales serves as a Strategic Research Project Manager in the Research and Innovation Division under the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation). Her work focuses on advancing strategic research priorities, driving innovation, and enhancing the university’s contributions to global research excellence.
Dr. Beales holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Adelaide. She is also a Research Fellow at Flinders University, South Australia, where she works within the School of Humanities. Her academic expertise and multidisciplinary research approach significantly contribute to her leadership roles, bridging the gap between humanities, innovation, and sustainable development.
Operating within the Vice-Chancellor's Division, Dr. Beales combines her research acumen and strategic leadership to drive capacity-building efforts and foster innovation across diverse sectors.
Contact information
UNITAR
- E-mail: UNITAR-CIFAL@newcastle.edu.au
- Website: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/our-uni/sustainability/cifal-newcastle
- Address: University of Newcastle,
Callaghan, University Drive, NSW 2308
Australia.