Old manuscripts, paint brushes, an old analogue camera and other art supplies

News • 11 Mar 2024

Applications are now open for the Library’s Creative in Residence 2024

The Library’s Special Collections is home to our region’s cultural heritage. Our collections are vast and diverse and represent a wide range of topics that build the narrative of our region, with both triumphs and tribulations recorded.

News • 20 Nov 2023

Update your bookmarks – Library links are changing!

If you have bookmarked forms for library questions, course materials assistance, copyright advice or similar then now is the time to update your bookmarks.

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News • 15 Sep 2023

Our University supports a Yes vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum

The University of Newcastle supports an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.

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News • 22 Aug 2023

The Library Satisfaction Survey is here!

The Library Satisfaction Survey is your chance to tell us what you want from your Library – and win $50 gift vouchers!

Four men standing and talking at Newcastle Airport

News • 7 Aug 2023

Innovative ‘Living Laboratory’ sees students solve real problems at Newcastle Airport

An innovative partnership between Newcastle Airport and the University of Newcastle has seen students working in a ‘living laboratory’ at the Airport on ways to solve problems with the baggage handling system and better service the growing number of passengers.

Winanga-y Dreaming dancer

News • 6 Jun 2023

2023 Reconciliation Award winners announced

The inaugural winners of the University of Newcastle’s ‘Reconciliation Awards’ have been crowned, signifying the achievement and glamour of the 2023 Reconciliation Ball.

Young women holding up period packs

News • 8 May 2023

University Library offers free period products to those in need

The University Library is supporting students struggling with the rising cost of living and those experiencing period poverty by installing a new Dignity Vending Machine. The machine, installed and funded by the charity Share the Dignity, dispenses PinkBox Period Packs, which contain six tampons and two pads, for women, girls, and those who menstruate.

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News • 1 Mar 2023

Papers of Newcastle Aboriginal activist to see the light of day: Stan Masterson Collection

Newcastle is well-known for its energetic trade unionism dating back to the 1870s, more obscure is their support for Indigenous activists fighting injustice, but all this is about to change with the digitising of the papers of the late Stan Masterson through the University of Newcastle’s Special Collections Services.

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News • 13 Feb 2023

Meet your new and improved Library Search!

We're excited to announce the recent launch of our brand-new Library Services Platform, featuring a much-improved Library Search experience.

Vivi Clements Lee receives the University Art Collection Acquisitive award from Aunty Bronwyn Chambers and Professor Mark Hoffman

News • 10 Feb 2023

Inaugural Central Coast HSC art exhibition gives young artists a platform to share their work

The University of Newcastle is proud to present the inaugural Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition on the Central Coast, which invites the community to come together in celebration and support of young emerging artists.

Ourimbah Library

News • 6 Feb 2023

Changes to Ourimbah Campus Library hours

From the 13th of February, 2023 the operating hours at our Ourimbah Campus Library will be changing.

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