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News • 03 Feb 2026

Families discover hidden coastal life through hands-on science workshops

Families from across the Hunter Region explored the hidden life beneath their feet these school holidays, joining University of Newcastle environmental science academics for hands on coastal workshops at Nobbys and Stockton beaches. Run in partnership with the City of Newcastle as part of the Coastal Curiosity program.

News • 02 Feb 2026

Engineering Student for a Day inspires future engineers

From renewable energy breakthroughs to robotics challenges, future engineers had the chance to experience first‑hand what their careers could look like. The School of Engineering welcomed over 90 Year 11 students from 12 schools across the Hunter Region to Engineering Student for a Day.

News • 27 Jan 2026

Newcastle scientist named among UNESCO Quantum Top 100

University of Newcastle quantum scientist Dr Lachlan Rogers has been named among UNESCO’s global Quantum Top 100, recognising leading researchers shaping the future of quantum science and technology.

News • 07 Jan 2026

Innovative ideas awarded $3.8m in NHMRC research grants

Three University of Newcastle research teams have been awarded more than $3.8 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grants, designed to support innovative research projects which address a specific question.

News • 18 Dec 2025

Engineering Students Showcase Innovation at Final Year Project Event

The School of Engineering’s Discipline of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (AMME) celebrated the creativity and technical excellence of its graduating students at the Final Year Project Event, held on Thursday 13 November at the Callaghan campus.

News • 18 Dec 2025

Exploring architectural repair: Master of Architecture students present Seam

The University of Newcastle’s Master of Architecture graduating cohort showcased their final projects to two sold-out audiences in November 2025, continuing a proud tradition of more than 35 years of graduate exhibitions across Newcastle and Sydney.

News • 17 Dec 2025

Advancing Human-Agent Collaboration Through Agentic AI

Dr. Zhenghao Chen’s recent participation in the Microsoft Research AI Fellowship Program has been marked by groundbreaking research into the future of human-agent communication and collaboration. His work aligns closely with Microsoft Research’s vision of Agentic AI, which is a transformative approach that reimagines how intelligent agents interact with...

News • 16 Dec 2025

From Research to Reality: New Algorithms Revolutionise Geotechnical Design

Dr Davide Guccione and Rocscience integrate cutting-edge fragmentation modelling into RocFall2, transforming industry practices.

News • 12 Dec 2025

A gift of life inspires a future in science

For Bachelor of Science (Advanced) graduate, Jessica McCourt, the culmination of her studies represents far more than a university degree – it marks a journey defined by grit, perseverance and remarkable poise in the face of health challenges.

News • 12 Dec 2025

Life-changing pathway delivers first doctors as graduations cap off 60th year

The University of Newcastle will culminate its 60th anniversary year by celebrating the first doctors to graduate from its Excellence …

News • 11 Dec 2025

Scientists find a fast, new way to recover high-grade silver from end-of-life solar panels

University of Newcastle researchers have developed a fast, safe and highly effective method to recover high grade silver from end-of-life solar panels, without using acid.

News • 26 Nov 2025

Early career researchers awarded more than $2.1m ARC DECRA funding to drive future innovation

Four outstanding early-career researchers from the University of Newcastle have secured more than $2.1 million in the highly competitive Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA).

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