Upcoming key staff dates
2025 dates | |
| 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 27th | Semester 1 - Commences |
| Jan 27th | 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 | Midyear Session - Commences |
| Jul 3rd | Midyear Session - Concludes |
| Jul 31st | Midyear Session - 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 |
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. Read more
From boots to books
Ellie Jones strives to apply her understanding of the law far beyond corporate corridors and lofty courtrooms. Read more
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
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. Read more
Commonwealth Supported Place postgrad initiative empowers Kieran to pursue surgical dreams
Kieran Cubby, a proud Wiradjuri/Murrawarri man from Dubbo, is on a determined path to becoming an orthopaedic surgeon – a dream that once seemed out of reach. Read more
Virtual Reality Stress Management Training Workshop - Ourimbah
Immerse yourself in our stress management training program designed to help students build practical skills to manage stress as well… Read more
Know My Abstraction
Inspired by the National Gallery of Australia’s 2019 ‘Know My Name’ initiative, a project that has effectively redressed many of… Read more
Sculpture in the Botanic Gardens and Watt Space Gallery
Please join the artists for two launches: at Watt Space Gallery Thursday 31 July from 5.30pm and at Hunter Region… Read more
Virtual Reality Stress Management Training Series - Callaghan
Immerse yourself in our stress management training program designed to help students build practical skills to manage stress as well… Read more
FLIP Information Session
Learn about FLIP - where women leaders launch!… Read more
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.