Maintenance Schedule
Regular maintenance is essential to uphold the continuous performance and reliability of our systems. We strategically schedule maintenance periods to minimise disruptions to vital University operations. The dates on the calendar have been coordinated with relevant business representatives.
Explanation of the maintenance types are listed below the table and details of planned service disruptions are posted on the Service Portal before the scheduled maintenance periods.
Reminders for these maintenance periods will be sent out when appropriate via Staff and Student communication avenues, including screensavers, digital signage, all Staff Emails, digital newsletter as well as social media.
2024 schedule
| Start date | Finish date | Maintenance type |
|---|---|---|
Sat 3 Feb 8:00 | Sat 3 Feb 20:00 | Minor Maintenance |
Mon 12 Feb 8:00 | Fri 16 Feb 18:00 | Change Freeze – Summer 1 & 2 Exams |
Mon 16 Feb 8:00 | Fri 23 Feb 18:00 | Change Freeze – Orientation Week note Welcome Week |
Mon 26 Feb 0:00 | Tue 27 Feb 18:00 | CHANGE BLACKOUT – Start of Semester 1 |
Tue 27 Feb 18:00 | Fri 01 Mar 18:00 | Change Freeze – Start of Semester 1 |
Sat 02 Mar 8:00 | Sat 02 Mar 20:00 | Minor Maintenance |
Sat 30 Mar 8:00 | Sun 31 Mar 20:00 | MAJOR Maintenance |
Mon 22 Apr 8:00 | Mon 29 Apr 18:00 | Change Freeze – Trimester 1 & Singapore Tri 1 Exams |
Sat 04 May 8:00 | Sat 04 May 20:00 | Minor Maintenance |
Sat 25 May 8:00 | Sat 25 May 20:00 | Minor Maintenance |
Mon 10 Jun 8:00 | Sat 22 Jun 18:00 | Change Freeze – Semester 1 Exams |
Sat 29 Jun 8:00 | Sun 30 Jun 20:00 | MAJOR Maintenance |
Mon 15 Jul 8:00 | Fri 19 Jul 18:00 | Change Freeze – Winter Exams |
Mon 22 Jul 0:00 | Tue 23 Jul 18:00 | CHANGE BLACKOUT – Start of Semester 2 |
Tue 23 Jul 18:00 | Fri 26 Jul 18:00 | Change Freeze – Start of Semester 2 |
Sat 27 Jul 8:00 | Sat 27 Jul 20:00 | Minor Maintenance |
Mon 05 Aug 8:00 | Fri 09 Aug 18:00 | Change Freeze – Trimester 2 Exams |
Mon 12 Aug 8:00 | Thu 22 Aug 18:00 | Change Freeze – Singapore Tri 2 Exams |
Sat 24 Aug 8:00 | Sat 24 Aug 20:00 | Minor Maintenance |
Sat 21 Sep 8:00 | Sun 22 Sep 20:00 | MAJOR Maintenance |
Sat 26 Oct 8:00 | Sat 26 Oct 20:00 | Minor Maintenance |
Mon 04 Nov 8:00 | Sat 22 Nov 20:00 | Change Freeze – Semester 2 & Trimester 3 Exams |
Sat 30 Nov 8:00 | Sat 30 Nov 20:00 | Minor Maintenance |
Mon 09 Dec 8:00 | Thurs 19 Dec 18:00 | Change Freeze – Singapore Trimester 3 Exams |
Sat 21 Dec 8:00 | Sat 21 Dec 20:00 | Minor Maintenance |
Maintenance explanation
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.