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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.

University of Newcastle emerging academic Myles Egan helped bring youth perspectives to the forefront of regional decision-making last week, joining former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and senior industry leaders at the Committee for the Hunter’s inaugural Hunter Agenda 2026 forum.

A University of Newcastle study has shown that a targeted online intervention can significantly reduce mobile phone usage among young drivers – with reported behaviour change sustained for at least one month.

Construction has commenced on the University of Newcastle’s New Energy Skills Hub, a purpose-built facility that will help develop the critical skills needed for the Hunter’s energy transition.

The University of Newcastle and Central Coast Council have partnered to undertake a comprehensive scientific study of ocean outfalls and surrounding marine environments.

As part of the launch of Newcastle Art Gallery’s major reopening exhibition Iconic, Loved, Unexpected, a spatial exhibition in Gallery 10 Narrating Return will open at Newcastle Art Gallery on 27 February.

Two academics from the University of Newcastle have been recognised for their innovative and creative teaching styles at the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).

Lara Godde first became involved with HunterWiSE as a Year 8 student in 2018. At the time, she wasn’t entirely sure what she wanted to do with her future, but participating in the program proved to be a turning point. As part of the HunterWiSE Schools Outreach Program, Lara and two friends from St Mary’s Catholic College Gateshead designed Fit Near Me..

From taking apart video game consoles as a child, to winning software development competitions in school, University of Newcastle Computer Science student Saihajleen Kaur has always dreamt of being behind the scenes of computer tech development.

New science has revealed some of the Gwydir Wetlands’ iconic coolabahs and river red gums are up to 500 years old.

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.

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.