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News • 07 Aug 2025

Water worlds and wellbeing: Two projects earn ARC Future Fellowships

Two University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships, a national scheme that supports outstanding researchers to undertake projects of critical importance to Australia and the world.

News • 30 Jul 2025

NUbots Claim Bronze at RoboCup 2025 | A Historic Finish in Brazil

A group of talented robotics students and engineers from the College of Engineering, Science and Environment has proudly represented the University of Newcastle, and Australia, at RoboCup 2025 in Salvador, Brazil, the premier global competition for autonomous robotics.

News • 30 Jul 2025

NUbots Claim Bronze at RoboCup 2025 | A Historic Finish in Brazil

A group of talented robotics students and engineers from the College of Engineering, Science and Environment has proudly represented the University of Newcastle, and Australia, at RoboCup 2025 in Salvador, Brazil, the premier global competition for autonomous robotics.

News • 25 Jul 2025

University expands study options on the Central Coast from 2026

People on the Central Coast and beyond will have even more choice when it comes to study options, with the University of Newcastle today announcing the second stage of programs to be offered in the region from next year.

News • 18 Jul 2025

Pulsating microneedles painless alternative to traditional needles

A new transdermal drug delivery method using pulsating, fabricated microneedles presents a promising alternative to traditional painful subcutaneous injections. 

News • 17 Jul 2025

Experiment Fest 2025 | Where Curiosity Meets Discovery

For more than 20 years, Experiment Fest, led by the College of Engineering, Science and Environment, has given local high school students a real taste of what science looks like beyond the classroom - and this year we received over 1,580 registrations from across 57 schools who joined us for our biggest event yet!

News • 17 Jul 2025

Experiment Fest 2025 | Where Curiosity Meets Discovery

For more than 20 years, Experiment Fest, led by the College of Engineering, Science and Environment, has given local high school students a real taste of what science looks like beyond the classroom - and this year we received over 1,580 registrations from across 57 schools who joined us for our biggest event yet!

News • 16 Jul 2025

200,000 lives transformed: a historic graduation 60 years in the making

The University of Newcastle will reach a momentous milestone this week, celebrating 200,000 graduates in its 60th year as a university of – and for – its regions.

News • 26 Jun 2025

$1.27m ARC Linkage funding to improve animal health and grow Australia’s biomanufacturing capability

Delivering innovative solutions to improve food security, public health and environmental sustainability, two University of Newcastle research teams have secured more than $1.27million through the latest round of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects funding

News • 20 Jun 2025

Big beanie day at the Bar on the Hill

The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle took to the Bar on the Hill on Monday June 16 for a massive Mark Hughes Foundation Beanie for Brain Cancer beanie day.

News • 18 Jun 2025

University of Newcastle ranked 2nd in World for Climate Action

The University of Newcastle’s strong commitment to sustainability has been recognised globally, with the university ranking second in the world for Climate Action in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

News • 09 Jun 2025

Secret koala population uncovered on city fringe

A landmark survey has uncovered a hidden koala population living on the fringe of a major city, using thermal drone searches with spotlight verification and statistical modelling.

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