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News • 01 Oct 2025
From early ideas to enterprise insights
Dr. Laurence Lock Lee is the founder of Swoop Analytics, a platform that transforms how large organisations understand and improve internal communication.
News • 01 Oct 2025
Central Coast twins tackle university to support local mob
Juggling work, study and sport could be challenging for Wiradjuri/Gomeroi twins, Bailey and Leigtham, but there is a clear mission that drives them forward.
News • 25 Sep 2025
University pays tribute to founding figure with building renaming
The legacy of Mr Griffith Hammond Duncan, Founding Principal of the Newcastle Teachers’ College, has been recognised at the University of Newcastle today with the School of Education building at Callaghan campus renamed in his honour.
News • 04 Sep 2025
Beauty without barriers
At Startup Stories on Wednesday 4 September, Storm described how a broken hand exposed the hidden design flaws in everyday makeup products.
News • 28 Aug 2025
Journalism student Blair Wise wins 2025 Kennedy Awards Student of the Year
University of Newcastle journalism student Blair Wise was named Student Journalist of the Year at the 2025 Kennedy Awards, Australia’s most prestigious journalism awards.
News • 28 Aug 2025
Journalism student Blair Wise wins 2025 Kennedy Awards Student of the Year
University of Newcastle journalism student Blair Wise was named Student Journalist of the Year at the 2025 Kennedy Awards, Australia’s most prestigious journalism awards.
News • 21 Aug 2025
Automating green spaces for thriving cities
Claire and Jared, co-founders of Cloud Grow, are innovators in automated irrigation technology for green infrastructure. Their journey began with Herb Urban, a community gardening startup that evolved into a tech-driven solution for watering green roofs and walls.
News • 31 Jul 2025
National research unit to strengthen sport participation in Australia
The University of Newcastle will join forces with leading sports researchers in the establishment of a new national research unit aimed at driving sport participation in Australia.
News • 29 Jul 2025
Celebrating the next generation of jazz musicians at the inaugural Jacob Neale Jazz Awards
Showcasing the next generation of emerging jazz musicians in Jacob Neale's honour.
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 • 17 Jul 2025
From boots to books, Ellie strives to make sports and law accessible to all
Ellie Jones strives to apply her understanding of the law far beyond corporate corridors and lofty courtrooms.
News • 15 Jul 2025
I2N connects students with international startups thanks to $572,000 NCP grant
The Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) has taken 32 students to Hong Kong to hone entrepreneurial skills across a range of real-world startup projects.
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.