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Our alumni are one of a kind. Backed by a world-class education and the unique Newcastle experience, our graduates are tackling the world’s greatest challenges.
161,000 strong global alumni network
Connect to your community to expand your professional and personal networks, take advantage of exclusive opportunities and embrace lifelong learning. Look ahead with confidence, knowing that you’ll always be a part of the University of Newcastle.
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We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 University of Newcastle Alumni Excellence Awards! From world-class researchers and leaders of industry to creative visionaries and innovative disruptors, our alumni are truly inspiring. We are thrilled to share their remarkable stories with you.
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Graduation is just the beginning. The University of Newcastle provides resources and services to all graduates, no matter when or where they first put on their graduation gown and cap.
Recent Grads
Congratulations on your graduation! You are now an official member of the University’s Global Alumni Network and can proudly call yourself an alumnus of the University of Newcastle.
As a part of this community, which has over 161,000 members across 152 countries, you have access to lifelong benefits, services and networking opportunities.
Alumni Stories
The University of Newcastle alumni community is made up of global leaders and innovators who have positive impacts on their profession, community, region and nation.
Jasmine Craciun
Bachelor of Visual Communication Design alumna, Jasmine was recently asked by the University of Newcastle to create an artwork to be featured in the Maligagu Indigenous Employment Strategy.
Watch Jasmine's story
Simon Westaway
leading Australian tourism and aviation executive, and Strategy Director at Roycecomm, Simon Westaway, talks about the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, the importance of diversifying our markets, and what the future of tourism in Australia will look like.
Watch Simon's insight
Shahni Wellington
Shahni Wellington is a proud Jerrinja woman of the Wandi Wandian people. As a journalist and storyteller, Shahni works tirelessly to elevate the voices of Indigenous Australians in the media. This is Shahni’s story. What's yours?
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Alumni House
To celebrate and publicly recognise the enduring relationships between the University of Newcastle and its alumni community, the University will create a space dedicated to fostering the pride and nostalgia that alumni feel for the University.
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.