Upcoming key staff dates
2026 dates | |
| Mar 20th | Eid al-Fitr |
| Apr 3rd | Good Friday |
| Apr 5th | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6th | Semester 1 - Course Experience Survey opens |
| Apr 6th | Easter Monday |
| Apr 7th | University Concession Day |
| 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 8th | King's Birthday |
| 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 |
| Oct 5th | Labour Day |
| Nov 8th | Diwali |
| Nov 13th | Trimester 3 - Concludes |
| Nov 13th | Semester 2 - Concludes |
| Nov 27th | Trimester 3 - fully graded date |
| Dec 4th—12th | Hanukkah |
| Dec 9th | Semester 2 - fully graded date |
| Dec 15th—19th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 25th | Christmas |
2027 dates | |
New era in philanthropy is Indigenous-led
A groundbreaking paper, published today by the University of Newcastle and Noble Ambition, is challenging the philanthropic industry and calling for action to end on-going power imbalances.
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Globally recognised academic named 2026 Lake Mac Ambassador
Professor Tamara Blakemore honoured with Lake Macquarie’s top annual civic award for her tireless work as a global leader in community violence prevention.
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Heart Foundation joins forces with ‘No Money, No Time’ to improve Australians’ nutrition-related heart health
No money, no time to cook healthy? Two leading health organisations have joined forces to help show people in Australia how simple it can be to cook heart-healthy meals on a budget.
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Looking closely at wellbeing data
Last week’s release of the ‘Australian Universities Census on Staff Wellbeing’ delivered headline results and a sector-wide ranking of universities, prompting calls for action to address widespread concerns. Yet the full story remains out of reach.
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Don’t let perfect get in the way of good uni reforms
Lasting policy reforms, almost always, have difficult beginnings. Think Medicare, the Superannuation Guarantee, or the National Disability Insurance Scheme. They have proven transformative for so many Australians. Yet all three measures weathered early criticism over their impact on social equity, wage pressure and increased public spending.
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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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Neurodivergent Staff and Students Informal Lunch
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week
From March 16th to 20th, join us to celebrate Neurodiversity with events and activations on campus!
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What do we remember about Polio?
This talk presents early findings from Professor Coleborne's new research into the Australian experience of poliomyelitis (polio) in the middle of the twentieth century. It examines polio’s history and public awareness of polio in the 1950s and 1960s through promotional leaflets and publications dedicated to the care families living in New South Wales.
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Academic Misconduct using Gen AI
This 60-minute session is intended for academic staff, and will include a discussion of how implementing secure assessments (as outlined in the University of Newcastle Assessment Framework) can limit opportunities for misconduct and support the integrity of our awards.
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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.