Campus Welcome 2026
Vice-Chancellor Alex Zelinsky AO standing behind a podium with a microphone, Welcoming students to the University of Newcastle.
Our Campus Welcome is one of the highlights of the Welcome Week Expo, taking place across each of our campuses throughout the week. This special event brings together our new and returning students to officially welcome them to Semester and Trimester 1, 2026!
The Campus Welcome will feature an address from Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, and our current UNSA President, Imogen Reid, who will both warmly welcome students and share their visions for the University community. There will also be an Acknowledgement of Country and Yidaki (Didgeridoo) performance to open the event performed by Jack Chambers.
Enjoy free food, expo stalls, prizes, live music, and a BBQ post event, plus the vibrant atmosphere of the Welcome Week Expo as we celebrate the start of the semester together.
In the event of wet weather, check back to this event to be updated with the new location.
Campus Welcome Locations:
Gosford Central Campus
Front Area – Stage
Wednesday 28 January
11.30am – 12.15pm
Newcastle Callaghan Campus
McMullin Lawn – Stage
Thursday 29 January
11.30am – 12.15pm
Newcastle City Campus
Civic Park – Stage
Friday 30 January
11.30am – 12.15pm
Event Information
- Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026 from 11:30am - 12:15pm
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.