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Real-world experience is essential for our students to thrive. Career-ready placements help our students build practical skills and our employer partners connect with fresh perspectives and future leaders.
With your help, together we can use our collective capabilities, experience and collaboration to create strong partnerships and communities that drive change where it matters.
Alumni and graduates
Our alumni and graduates are part of a global network who embrace lifelong learning and have access to exclusive opportunities.
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Business and industry
We engage with business and industry to create mutually beneficial partnerships that stand the test of time.
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Family or friends who cannot attend graduation can still be a part of the big day, with the University live streaming all of our ceremonies.
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A single spark that blazes into a powerful idea. That’s all it takes to set change in motion. To change a life. To improve the world.
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We have a range of volunteer initiatives. Help us make a difference
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The University of Newcastle facilitates relationships between local business, researchers, startups and entrepreneurs to solve problems and drive industry in our regions.
Research collaboration
Partner with our experts to help solve your industry or business problem.
Innovation initiatives
We can help bring your innovative business solution to life. Visit the Integrated Innovation Network to find out how.
News
University appoints Dr William (Bill) Lyons as PVC Industry and Engagement
The University of Newcastle has appointed global technology executive and innovation leader Dr William (Bill) Lyons as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Engagement.
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Construction begins on new student accommodation development at Callaghan Campus
The University of Newcastle has marked a major milestone in addressing student housing demand, turning the first sod on its new 450-bed student accommodation development at Callaghan Campus.
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Nathan Towney appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Engagement and Equity
The University of Newcastle has today announced the appointment of Nathan Towney as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Equity.
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Young innovators explore sustainable housing through SMART eco-house program
Primary school students are building clay-and-straw eco-houses, testing them with thermal imaging cameras and exploring renewable energy through a collaboration between the University of Newcastle's SMART Program and the School of Architecture and Built Environment.
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Overcoming silence: a renewed effort to listen to the voices of religious sisters
Efforts to engage with the rarely heard stories of religious sisters have received a renewed pledge of support to further inform Australia’s understanding of women’s experiences in the Church.
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University of Newcastle ranked in the top 30 globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
A strong commitment to engagement, sustainability, the environment and clean energy has lifted the University of Newcastle into the top 30 universities in the world in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.