What's on this week

Workshop

Clay & Sleigh

You asked for more creative workshops, we listened! Join NUmates and Newcastle Alumini Lucy Egan for a Holiday Themed Paint & Sip Event, where we will be decorating clay ornaments, snacking & chatting. This is a free event but please

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When Monday 17 November 2025
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location  The University Gallery

In person

Janet and Merv Copley as Newcastle’s quiet activists of the 1950s to 1980s

The collections of Janet and Merv Copley held in the University of Newcastle’s Auchmuty Library represent a lifetime of activism in the Hunter region.

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When Tuesday 18 November 2025
10:30am - 11:30am
Location  Auchmuty Library - room L326

Webinar

‘Your mum didn’t take selfies’: Youth and image cultures on social media

This panel discussion traces the contemporary dynamics of young people’s image cultures, foregrounding their own imaging practices as part of the broader social media landscape shaping identity and self-presentation.

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When Wednesday 19 November 2025
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Duration 90mins
Location  Online

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Event

Centre for Society, Health and Care Research Symposium

Join us for this thought-provoking symposium exploring current and future challenges in health and care research.

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When Thursday 20 November 2025
9:30am - 2:00pm
Location  Room X502, Level 5, NUSpace Building, University of Newcastle

Event

A strong, stable and prosperous Pacific

Today’s healthcare systems face significant challenges, join us to discuss how we look to technology to find solutions and answers.

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When Thursday 20 November 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium, Newcastle City

Upcoming events

Exhibition

Say Aahhhh: Health, Medicine and Everyday Care in Newcastle from 1945 to 2000

Come and explore Say Aahhhh: Health, Medicine and Everyday Care in Newcastle from 1945 to 2000, an exhibition exploring the unique and surprising history of health care in Newcastle.

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When Friday 18 July 2025 - Wednesday 14 January 2026
Location  Level 2 of Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus

Exhibition

Unseen Unspoken

The 2025 Newcastle Art School graduation exhibition celebrates and acknowledges the work of 3 artists completing the Bachelor of Creative Practice degree program – Eliza Blackwell, Chloe Hooper and Leanne Swainson. The exhibition marks the creative milestone for the graduates

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When Wednesday 26 November 2025 - Saturday 13 December 2025
Location  Watt Space Gallery

In person

Glenrock Bush Walk Adventure!

Get out into the beautiful bushland of Newcastle with the NUmates team! This trek will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete, and boasts view of dense bush, waterfalls, rock formations, and secluded beaches. Everything you could want all wrapped into

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When Wednesday 26 November 2025
9:30am - 2:30pm
Location  The House, Callaghan Campus

Event

Sneak peek - Central Coast Campus - Gosford Central

Explore the future of education at our Gosford Central Campus sneak peek. Tour cutting-edge facilities, meet university staff and students, and discover study, career, and community opportunities ahead of Semester 1, 2026.

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When Monday 1 December 2025
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  299 Mann Street Gosford, NSW 2250
When Friday 5 December 2025
5:00pm - 10:30pm
Location  The Great Hall, Callaghan Campus

Event

Graduation - Newcastle Callaghan

December Graduation Ceremonies – Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence Congratulations on completing your studies! This incredible milestone deserves to be celebrated with your family, friends, and fellow graduates. In 2025, the University of Newcastle proudly marks its 60th anniversary.

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When Friday 12 December 2025 - Thursday 18 December 2025

Event

Graduation - Ourimbah

Congratulations on completing your studies, it’s a milestone achievement and one you deserve to celebrate. Join us on campus with your family and friends to celebrate your achievements.

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When Thursday 18 June 2026 - Friday 19 June 2026

Event

Graduation - Newcastle Callaghan

June Graduation Ceremonies – Congratulations on completing your studies! This incredible milestone deserves to be celebrated with your family, friends, and fellow graduates.

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When Wednesday 24 June 2026 - Friday 26 June 2026
Location  Great Hall, Callahan campus

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.

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When Tuesday 15 December 2026 - Saturday 19 December 2026