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Live streaming graduation ceremonies

Live streaming graduation ceremonies

Family or friends who cannot attend graduation can still be a part of the big day, with the University live streaming all of our ceremonies.

Connect with emerging talent 

Connect with emerging talent 

Work Integrated Learning connects passionate and engaged students with employers to create meaningful career experiences.

2023 Alumni Excellence Awards

2023 Alumni Excellence Awards

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We are searching for alumni who inspire others and who are making a real difference in their field, whether in their local region or on the global stage.

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News

United nations day honour for national stem challenge

United nations day honour for national stem challenge

A flagship science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach program has been awarded a prestigious 2022 United Nations Day Honour.

Collaboration delivers world-first for radiation oncology  

Collaboration delivers world-first for radiation oncology  

The newly opened Global Centre for Research and Training in Radiation Oncology at the University of Newcastle is elevating the standard of cancer care around the world with support from our valued partners and collaborators.

Global partnership supports inclusive education

Global partnership supports inclusive education

A new research grant from the J&K Wonderland Foundation is enabling University of Newcastle researchers to investigate whether schools in NSW are becoming less inclusive for children with disability.

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Teaming up for success through sport

Teaming up for success through sport

Luke Kiehne is the 2022 recipient of the Andrew Brown Sport Scholarship established by alumnus Andrew Brown to recognise the value of sports and university sports clubs for students at the University of Newcastle.

out(fit) yarning circle builds community connection

out(fit) yarning circle builds community connection

Circle of connection: volunteers from out(fit), a not-for-profit organisation supported by the University of Newcastle, have teamed up with First Steps Count Child and Community Centre to build community connection with culture in Taree.

Opening doors to opportunity with joblink plus

Opening doors to opportunity with joblink plus

An exciting collaboration between Joblink Plus and the University of Newcastle is supporting people to discover their unique passion and purpose through a range of new scholarships.

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.