Alerts
One of the University of Newcastle's top priorities is to ensure that all members of the University community remain safe and well in the event of an incident or emergency. This page will be updated regularly with latest alerts and information, as they become available.
If you become aware of an incident and would like to report it please contact Security.
Worldwide Microsoft 365 outage Last updated: Friday, 13th November 2026 - 4:00pm
Issued for: All locations
We’re aware that some of our systems have been impacted by the worldwide Microsoft 365 outage. Users may be unable to connect to some Microsoft 365 programs.
Information for students:
- Exams are scheduled to continue
- Canvas is not currently impacted. If you’re a student and have questions about your upcoming exams, you can contact your course coordinator through Canvas
- Timetable details are available through the ‘Exams’ tile in myUni.
Information for staff:
- Staff should continue to use the tools that are available to connect with colleagues
- You won’t be receiving email alerts through systems such as ServiceNow and Maximo, if you use these systems for your work, please log in directly to access updates.
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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.