Upcoming key staff dates
2025 dates | |
| Aug 1st | Trimester 2 - Concludes |
| Aug 16th |
Newcastle Open Day
Callaghan and Newcastle City Campuses - 9am-3pm |
| Aug 19th | Trimester 3 Welcome Week (Sydney) |
| Aug 25th | Trimester 3 - Commences |
| Aug 25th—29th | Semester 2 - Recess |
| Aug 30th |
Central Coast Open Day
Ourimbah and Gosford Campuses - 10am-2pm |
| Sep 1st | Semester 2 - Resumes |
| Sep 29th—3rd | Semester 2 - Recess |
| Oct 6th | Labour Day Public Holiday |
| Oct 7th | Semester 2 - Resumes |
| Oct 31st | Semester 2 - Concludes |
| Nov 14th | Trimester 3 - Concludes |
| Nov 15th | Graduation - Singapore |
| Dec 12th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 15th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 16th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 17th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 18th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 25th | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26th | Boxing Day |
2026 dates | |
| Jan 26th | Semester 1 - Commences |
| Jan 26th | Trimester 1 - Commences |
| Apr 24th | Semester 1 - Concludes |
| Apr 24th | Trimester 1 - Concludes |
| May 8th | Trimester 1 - fully graded date |
| May 11th | Trimester 2 - Commences |
| May 22nd | Semester 1 - fully graded date |
| May 25th | Winter Term - Commences |
| Jul 3rd | Winter Term - Concludes |
| Jul 31st | Winter Term - fully graded date |
| Jul 31st | Trimester 2 - Concludes |
| Aug 14th | Trimester 2 - fully graded date |
| Aug 17th | Semester 2 - Commences |
| Aug 17th | Trimester 3 - Commences |
| Nov 13th | Semester 2 - Concludes |
| Nov 13th | Trimester 3 - Concludes |
| Nov 27th | Trimester 3 - fully graded date |
| Dec 9th | Semester 2 - fully graded date |
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University receives Keys to the City in its 60th year
The University of Newcastle received the Keys to the City on Friday, marking six decades of transforming lives, driving innovation, and supporting growth across the Hunter region. Read more
200
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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.