Upcoming key staff dates
2025 dates | |
| Nov 14th | Trimester 3 - Concludes |
| Nov 15th | Graduation - Singapore |
| 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 |
HunterWiSE inspires the next generation in STEM
On Tuesday 21 October, more than 650 students, teachers, parents, community, industry and University colleagues gathered at the University of Newcastle's Great Hall to celebrate the next generation of women in STEM.
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HunterWiSE inspires the next generation in STEM
On Tuesday 21 October, more than 650 students, teachers, parents, community, industry and University colleagues gathered at the University of Newcastle's Great Hall to celebrate the next generation of women in STEM.
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Science and Engineering Challenge celebrates National Finals
More than 240 High School students from eight schools across the country will put their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics skills to the test today when they take part in the national finals of The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC).
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University proposes new student accommodation at Callaghan Campus
The University of Newcastle is continuing its investment in the Callaghan Campus, having submitted a Regionally Significant Development Application (RSDA) for the construction of a new student accommodation building.
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Healthy recognition: Dietitian earns prestigious Australian science honour
In a landmark recognition of her pioneering work in nutrition science, University of Newcastle Professor Tracy Burrows has been elected a 2025 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS)—one of the nation’s highest honours in health research.
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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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Bio Assembly
BIO ASSEMBLY is a suite of four exhibitions, featuring seven artists that challenge our perceptions of landscape, space, ethics and entropy.
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The False Divide between Nature and Culture
This seminar presents work that shatters the false distinction between nature and culture and troubles lay perceptions of human practices as separate from the apparent wilds of nature.
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The 10th Annual Newbie Awards
Dress up and walk the red carpet for an evening showcasing the impressive work of Bachelor of Media and Communication students.
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To Listen To Sing by Ensemble Offspring
Presented by Ensemble Offspring, this event features composers from the Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers program.
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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.