Upcoming key staff dates
2025 dates | |
| Dec 12th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 15th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 16th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 17th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 18th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 25th | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26th | Boxing Day |
2026 dates | |
| Jan 27th | Semester 1 - Commences |
| Jan 27th | Trimester 1 - Commences |
| Apr 24th | Semester 1 - Concludes |
| Apr 24th | Trimester 1 - Concludes |
| May 8th | Trimester 1 - fully graded date |
| May 11th | Trimester 2 - Commences |
| May 22nd | Semester 1 - fully graded date |
| May 25th | Midyear Session - Commences |
| Jun 18th—19th | Graduation - Central Coast |
| Jun 24th—26th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Jul 3rd | Midyear Session - Concludes |
| Jul 31st | Trimester 2 - Concludes |
| Jul 31st | Midyear Session - fully graded date |
| Aug 14th | Trimester 2 - fully graded date |
| Aug 17th | Trimester 3 - Commences |
| Aug 17th | Semester 2 - Commences |
| Nov 13th | Trimester 3 - Concludes |
| Nov 13th | Semester 2 - Concludes |
| Nov 27th | Trimester 3 - fully graded date |
| Dec 9th | Semester 2 - fully graded date |
| Dec 15th—19th | Graduation - Callaghan |
Sustainable beauty innovators and blood donation champions among students recognised at Employability Excellence Awards
The University of Newcastle has recognised its next generation of change-makers, from entrepreneurs tackling waste and sustainability, to passionate leaders driving community health initiatives, at this year’s Employability Excellence Awards.
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Over 9,000 young lives transformed as Children’s University turns 10
More than 1,100 children from 48 schools across the region will don their cap and gowns as they graduate from the University of Newcastle’s Children’s University (CU) program this week, marking 10 years of the initiative.
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Science and Engineering Challenge celebrates National Finals
More than 240 High School students from eight schools across the country put their STEM skills to the test at the national finals of The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC).
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Celebrating 25 Years of the Science and Engineering Challenge
On Thursday 30 October, we celebrated 25 incredible years of the Science and Engineering Challenge at a special anniversary dinner hosted at The University of Newcastle, Australia.
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University of Newcastle appoints new Executive Director of Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER)
The University of Newcastle has announced the appointment of Dr Paul Ebert as the incoming Executive Director of the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER), following an extensive international search.
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Say Aahhhh: Health, Medicine and Everyday Care in Newcastle from 1945 to 2000
Come and explore Say Aahhhh: Health, Medicine and Everyday Care in Newcastle from 1945 to 2000, an exhibition exploring the unique and surprising history of health care in Newcastle.
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Unseen Unspoken
The 2025 Newcastle Art School graduation exhibition celebrates and acknowledges the work of 3 artists completing the Bachelor of Creative Practice degree program – Eliza Blackwell, Chloe Hooper and Leanne Swainson. The exhibition marks the creative milestone for the graduates as they embark on the next phase of their artistic journeys.
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Assessment Framework Implementation Workshop Drop-In
Participants will discuss the types of secure assessment and the endorsed assessment framework.
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FLIP Showcase 2025
I2N is home to the #1 Accelerator Program in regional Australia, and is working to make the Hunter and Central Coast the nation's epicentre of innovation and entrepreneurship. Join us for the first Showcase of FLIP, our program designed to best support female founders launch and grow their ventures.
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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.