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Our campuses are welcoming, inspiring and collaborative places for students, staff and the community.
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Explore our beautiful campuses and discover what it’s like to study at the University of Newcastle. Let our tour guides walk you through the must-see teaching and learning spaces on campus, then dive deeper into some of our other fantastic locations.
Upcoming events
Newcastle Comedy Festival
Newcastle Comedy Festival returns for 2025 with a massive lineup of acts taking over the Con for the month of July.
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Virtual Reality Stress Management Training Workshop - Ourimbah
Immerse yourself in our stress management training program designed to help students build practical skills to manage stress as well as challenging thoughts and emotions.
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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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Know My Abstraction
Inspired by the National Gallery of Australia’s 2019 ‘Know My Name’ initiative, a project that has effectively redressed many of the silent, unknown histories of women painters in Australia, this exhibition features the work of four Newcastle based abstract artists.
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Library MakerSpace - Craft your Campus Style
Welcome to the MakerSpace! This week, it’s all about personalising your uni life—think stickers, labels, and creative customisation. Bring your water bottles, laptops, notebooks—or anything you want to jazz up—and we’ll bring the tools. Let's make it yours! And yes, it’s all FREE – as always!
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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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Our space and places
Local Connections
Nestled in the lush bushland setting of our Callaghan campus, Local Connections aims to highlight the connection between the University and the local community. Run by the University, the venue delivers fresh, seasonal, delicious dishes at student and staff-friendly prices.
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Yarning Circle
In Darkinjung language, Ganda Burung are the words for 'food shelter'. This is a place to sit and connect with others and the outdoor spaces, including the billabong located adjacent to the cafe.
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Our purpose-built state-of-the-art facility
Designed to help students meet the business needs of today, our Sydney campus offers world-class facilities including interactive teaching spaces, collaboration zones and innovative styles of learning.
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The Conservatorium
The Conservatorium offers an extensive range of music lessons for the Newcastle community. We also welcome all members of the community to come and enjoy our concerts. Revel in the experience of live music, see outstanding national and international artists, or support our locally-grown talent.
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Bar on the Hill
The Bar on the Hill is the centre of entertainment at the University of Newcastle. With nightly events, including bingo, trivia and student parties, BOTH is the go-to place for students. Bar on the Hill is also one of Newcastle’s best live music venues.
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What's on
Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Webinar
Join Program Convenor, Dr Melissa Freire, to learn all about the postgraduate Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing programs at the University of Newcastle. Ask any program or admission questions and ensure you’re fully prepared for postgraduate study in Trimester 3, 2025.
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Newcastle Open Day
Newcastle Open Day is packed with everything you need to know about going to the University of Newcastle. Explore Callaghan and City campuses, attend degree presentations, and have all your questions answered by friendly staff and students.
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Central Coast Open Day
Central Coast Open Day is packed with everything you need to know about going to the University of Newcastle. Explore Ourimbah and Gosford campuses, attend degree presentations, and have all your questions answered by friendly staff and students.
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2025 University Book Fair
Grab a bargain at the early bird hour of 4pm Friday 12 September! Join us for the 2025 University Book Fair. The fair hosts an assortment of rare and collectible books, making it an unmissable occasion for every book lover.
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Ourimbah Campus Tour
Whether you are a prospective student, a parent or carer, or simply curious about the university experience, this tour is an ideal way to get a firsthand look at everything Ourimbah Campus has to offer.
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Callaghan Campus Tour
Come and explore the vibrant atmosphere of the University of Newcastle's Callaghan Campus in Australia. This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to get a firsthand experience of our beautiful campus.
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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.