Community Partnerships
For more than 50 years, we have worked with community and industry partners, supporting the growth and enhancement of our students.
Supporting the development of our students
These partnerships promote collaboration that delivers innovation and impact, and helps support the economic, social and cultural transformation of strong regional communities. They allow our students to engage in practical, work-integrated learning to gain valuable hands-on experience.
Sports partners
Newcastle Jets
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Central Coast Mariners
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Newcastle Knights
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Academies of Sport
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Surfest
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Art, Culture and Industry partners
University of Newcastle previews new Gosford building
The University of Newcastle has taken a major step in expanding higher education on the Central Coast, with construction now complete on the new Gosford Central building on Mann Street ahead of its Semester 1, 2026 opening.
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Sustainable beauty innovators and blood donation champions among students recognised at Employability Excellence Awards
The University of Newcastle has recognised its next generation of change-makers, from entrepreneurs tackling waste and sustainability, to passionate leaders driving community health initiatives, at this year’s Employability Excellence Awards.
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Over 9,000 young lives transformed as Children’s University turns 10
More than 1,100 children from 48 schools across the region will don their cap and gowns as they graduate from the University of Newcastle’s Children’s University (CU) program this week, marking 10 years of the initiative.
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We’re not going anywhere: Muswellbrook faces transition beyond coal head on
As the Hunter region of New South Wales inches toward the closure of the state’s largest coal mine, Muswellbrook community members are urging industry to leave a positive legacy in their wake.
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A Celebration in Sound — musical generations unite to amplify 60 years of unwavering talent
The University of Newcastle’s Great Hall will come alive with the musical talents of local artists and generations of alumni this weekend, as the University further marks its 60th year with a powerful Celebration of Sound.
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Science and Engineering Challenge celebrates National Finals
More than 240 High School students from eight schools across the country put their STEM skills to the test at the national finals of The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC).
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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.