Current Students
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
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.
Event
World COPD Day
Join us for World COPD Day! The University of Newcastle Exercise Physiology Clinic is hosting activities at the Hunter Sports Centre, including a global livestream featuring stories, research, and exercise demos to highlight the benefits of physical activity for people
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.