Upcoming key staff dates
2025 dates | |
| Jul 11th | Winter - Concludes |
| Jul 16th—18th | Graduation - Newcastle City |
| Jul 21st | Semester 2 - Commences |
| 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 |
Calling all Newcastle Conservatorium Alumni
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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. Read more
2025 King’s Birthday Honours celebrates distinguished Australians
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Weaving Emergent Geographies
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Writing for Awards: Impact, Evidence, and Narrative
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Newcastle Comedy Festival
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Cinematic Sounds - School Holiday Workshop
Get ready for a fun-filled school holiday workshop where you'll learn all about creating cinematic sounds for movies and videos!… Read more
Electronic Music Performance - School Holiday Workshop
Learn how to sequence, tweak, loop and jam your way to becoming a live electronic music producer.… 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.