Changed operating arrangements for
Wednesday 21 September and Thursday 22 September
NTEU industrial action on Wednesday 21 September.
The University will remain open and operational during the NTEU's 24-hour strike from 12.01am Wednesday 21 September. For details on the current offer to staff, see our media statement.
Students
There may be limited disruption in some areas of the University on Wednesday 21 September 2022. We expect that most classes will continue as normal, and course coordinators will inform students if there are any changes.
We appreciate there may be some concerns about further disruption to studies. Our students are our priority, and we will be making arrangements to minimise the impact of the industrial action. In addition, there are a variety of support services available should students require further assistance.
National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 22 September
To recognise the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our University will have reduced operating arrangements for the public holiday.
Students
No classes (lectures, labs or tutorials) will be running. Please contact your Course Coordinators with any specific questions relating to your course requirements. Course Coordinators will be providing details of any rescheduled classes or alternative arrangements.
Campus Services
Minimal services will be available across our campuses:
- Libraries will be operating on reduced hours as detailed below:
- Auchmuty: 9am-5pm, AIC & Learning Lounge: 24 hours
- Newcastle City: 9am-5pm
- Ourimbah: 9am-5pm, OIC: 24 hours
- Gosford Hospital: Closed – Gosford Students can access Ourimbah if required
- Sydney Library: Closed
- Port Macquarie: Closed
- NUspace – normal operating hours (7am - 1am) for staff and students. Swipecard access only, enter via the Hunter St door.
- No University shuttle bus services
- KU Childcare centres will be closed nationwide
- The Forum Gyms will be closed
- On campus retailers will be closed
- Security will be available on campus as usual. If you require support, please contact (02) 4921 5888
- Campus flags are flying at half-mast until after Her Majesty’s funeral
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.