What's happening
There's always loads of events and activities happening at uni! Check out events hosted by our Student Association (UNSA) or by the University!
This week
Exhibition
FINDING HOME Life Outside Institutions
This exhibition tells their stories by drawing from a rich set of archival material to evoke the spaces of care and the varied experiences of individuals who sought help. It shines new light on twentieth-century journeys between hospital and home
Exhibition
Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
In person
R U OK? Day
Join us on R U OK? DAY across Callaghan & Gosford for opportunities to check in with yourself and others and find wellbeing support available to you.
Workshop
Neurodivergent Peer2Peer Program - Workshop 1
Ready, Set, Semester – Building a University Experience that Works for You Start your semester strong with practical tips to stay organised, manage overwhelm, and create routines that stick.
Event
2026 University Book Fair
Grab a bargain at the early bird hour of 4pm Friday 11 September! Join us for the 2026 University Book Fair. The fair hosts an assortment of rare and collectible books, making it an unmissable occasion for every book lover.
Great Hall, Callaghan Campus
Live performance
Newcastle University Choir - Dvořák
Newcastle University Choir presents Czech composer Antonin Dvořák’s Mass in D Major for the first time in Newcastle.
Upcoming events
Exhibition
Agape in the Hunter
Explore the Hunter Region’s spirit through powerful stories of crisis and courage. From floods to earthquakes, this display reveals "Agape" - love in action, where communities unite above all differences. See ordinary gestures of extraordinary people.
Webinar
Job Application Bootcamp
Are your job application documents working for you? Writing an effective resume, cover letter or statement addressing the selection criteria can be a tricky process! Come along to this bootcamp and we will set you in the right direction to
Live performance
Newcastle Young Suzuki Musicians Celebration Concert
An unforgettable evening celebrating the achievements of the Newcastle Young Suzuki Musicians through the beauty and joy of classical music.
Live performance
Stories of Water & Earth: Ensemble Offspring and Nardi Simpson
First Nations storyteller and singer Nardi Simpson joins leading chamber orchestra Ensemble Offspring in this evocative and beautiful afternoon of song, ceremony and country. Nardi (one half of the Stiff Gins) draws on her Yuwaalaraay freshwater stories and brings her
Live performance
GILES HENDERSON WANNAN, Chamber Music for Flute Viola & Harp
Harpist Alice Giles, flautist Jonathan Henderson and violist James Wannan join forces to present a programme centred around French music and contemporary living composers.
Workshop
Neurodivergent Peer2Peer Program - Workshop 2
From Delay to Done: Overcoming Procrastination and Mastering Time ManagementAlways finding ways to put things off? From Delay to Done will help you break free from procrastination with practical strategies to manage your time and make real progress.
Webinar
Job Application Bootcamp
Are your job application documents working for you? Writing an effective resume, cover letter or statement addressing the selection criteria can be a tricky process! Come along to this bootcamp and we will set you in the right direction to
In person
Finding Work in Australia
Finding Work in Australia is designed to support international students in developing self-awareness, identifying opportunities, and improving their employability in the Australian market.
In person
Finding Work in Australia
Finding Work in Australia is designed to support international students in developing self-awareness, identifying opportunities, and improving their employability in the Australian market.
Webinar
Finding Work in Australia
Finding Work in Australia is designed to support international students in developing self-awareness, identifying opportunities, and improving their employability in the Australian market.
Webinar
Job Application Bootcamp
Are your job application documents working for you? Writing an effective resume, cover letter or statement addressing the selection criteria can be a tricky process! Come along to this bootcamp and we will set you in the right direction to
In person
National Science and Engineering Challenge Final
This year’s National Science and Engineering Challenge final will be held in the Great Hall at Australian Parliament House, Canberra. The top scoring school from each state and territory, plus a local wild card school will compete in increasingly difficult
Live performance
Fernleigh Orchestral and Arts Network: Pink Meets Purple
Bridge the worlds of rock and classical with the iconic music of Pink Floyd and Deep Purple.
Workshop
Neurodivergent Peer2Peer Program - Workshop 3
Workshop 3: Staying Grounded – Managing Overwhelm Your Way In Staying Grounded you will explore practical, flexible strategies to manage stress, regulate your energy, and stay connected to what matters most—without pressure to “do it the right way.”
Webinar
Job Application Bootcamp
Are your job application documents working for you? Writing an effective resume, cover letter or statement addressing the selection criteria can be a tricky process! Come along to this bootcamp and we will set you in the right direction to
Live performance
Christ Church Camerata's All that jazz!
Raise the roof in a joyous interweaving of jazz, pop and classical.
Event
Graduation - Newcastle Callaghan
December Graduation Ceremonies – Congratulations on completing your studies! This incredible milestone deserves to be celebrated with your family, friends, and fellow graduates.
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.