Honorary Life Members

In recognition of significant and protracted contribution to sport at the University of Newcastle.

1967 - 1986		1988 - 2009
1967	Prof James Auchmuty	1988	Mr Hugh Floyer
1967	Mr Ken Booth	1993	Dr Bernard Curran
1967	Mr Peter Kleeman	1994	Mr Herb Presker
1967	Mr Douglas March	1995	Mrs Lesley Woodhead
1967	Mr Brian O’Shea	1998	Mr Adrian Iakin
1967	Prof Godfrey Tanner	1999	Prof John Fryer
1970	Mr Harry Bradford	2001	Mrs Margaret Heron
1972	Mr David Karpin	2005	Dr Ian Webster
1974	Prof Brin Newton-John	2006	Mr Trevor John
1984	Dr Alec Forsythe	2006	Mrs Dianne Pascoe
1986	Prof Barry Boettcher	2009	Assoc Prof Stephen Fityus

Sports Scholarships

Established in 1994, these scholarships support students with demonstrated sporting ability and potential contribution to the sporting achievements of the University in their academic career.

Recipients of these scholarships represent the University in their sport through club and/or University Games competition and establish a standard of excellence to complement the University’s academic achievements.

Friends of the University Sports Scholarship

Matthew Harris Athletics (Decathlon)

The University of Newcastle Sports Scholarships

Liam Mowbray - Archery

Celia Sullohern - Athletics (Cross Country)

Tia Brady - Athletics (Track)

Stephanie Halpin - Touch Football

Christopher Hill - Ultimate Frisbee

Sarah Lewis - Water Polo

Gabriella Sainsbury - Water Polo