Upcoming key staff dates
2026 dates | |
| 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 13th | Trimester 2 - Course Experience Survey opens |
| Jul 31st | Trimester 2 - Concludes |
| Jul 31st | Midyear Session - fully graded date |
| Aug 14th | Trimester 2 - fully graded date |
| Aug 16th | Trimester 2 - Course Experience Survey closes (Singapore) |
| Aug 17th | Trimester 3 - Commences |
| Aug 17th | Semester 2 - Commences |
| Oct 5th | Labour Day |
| Oct 26th | Semester 2 - Course Experience Survey opens |
| Nov 8th | Diwali |
| Nov 13th | Trimester 3 - Concludes |
| Nov 13th | Semester 2 - Concludes |
| Nov 27th | Trimester 3 - fully graded date |
| Nov 29th | Semester 2 - Course Experience Survey closes |
| Dec 4th—12th | Hanukkah |
| Dec 6th | Trimester 3 - Course Experience Survey closes (Singapore) |
| Dec 9th | Semester 2 - fully graded date |
| Dec 15th—19th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 25th | Christmas |
2027 dates | |
Stronger Together for our Community
The Staff Donor Collective is a group of passionate colleagues from across the University creating positive change through their collective kindness.
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From Ma & Morley Scholar to Changemaker
The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program’s aim is to inspire, educate and cultivate the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious Australian leaders. Recent graduate, Dr Tanika Ridgeway, is already changing the way we approach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia.
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New partnership to bolster Indigenous Careers
The University of Newcastle and CareerTrackers today officially launched a partnership to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into meaningful careers, internships and leadership opportunities.
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University of Newcastle launches new Strategic Plan: Looking Ahead 2030
The University of Newcastle has unveiled Looking Ahead 2030, a transformative strategic plan that sets a bold direction for the next five years and reinforces the University’s commitment to being a world leading institution for its regions.
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Top marks for sports uniform proposal to boost students’ physical activity
New research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children’s physical activity levels: letting students wear sports uniforms every day.
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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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New oral history resources and training
For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.
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Rubrics Workshop (Callaghan)
This Rubrics workshop will cover the principles of using rubrics for assessment. Participants will learn how to construct a rubric that will support student learning and increase the efficiency and consistency of marking.
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Stronger Together: Collaborative Innovations in Health Professions Education
The ACHIEVE Roadshow – Tamworth 2026 brings educators, clinicians and researchers together to explore how collaborative, evidence‑informed approaches are shaping the future of health professions education.
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Guidance for HDR Students and Supervisors
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
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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.