What's on
Upcoming events happening across our campuses. We can't wait to see you here.
Featured Events
Helen Britton – The Story So Far
An exhibition by celebrated multidisciplinary artist Helen Britton, developed through the Australian Design Centre’s Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft series.
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Traces of the Hand
Traces of the Hand is a cross-cultural ceramic exhibition developed through the Moree Arts Community Centre (MACCI).
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Online Neurodivergent Study Club
A weekly study session organised for neurodivergent students. Learn to use the Pomodoro Technique, study together, and connect with peers.
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Neurodivergent Study Club
A weekly study session organised for neurodivergent students. Learn to use the Pomodoro Technique, study together, and connect with peers. Snacks are provided!A timekeeper will help you stay on track and will let you know when to study and when to relax.
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Job Application Bootcamp
Are your job application documents working for you? Writing an effective resume, cover letter or statement addressing the selection criteria can be a tricky process! Come along to this bootcamp we will set you in the right direction to develop a standout job application.
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NUmates Clay and Sip Workshop
NUmates is hosting a free creative workshop for international students to unwind, connect, and enjoy hands-on clay activities.
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Looking Ahead Speaker Series
Ongoing and upcoming events
July 2025
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.
February 2026
Exhibition
Helen Britton – The Story So Far
An exhibition by celebrated multidisciplinary artist Helen Britton, developed through the Australian Design Centre’s Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft series.
March 2026
Exhibition
Traces of the Hand
Traces of the Hand is a cross-cultural ceramic exhibition developed through the Moree Arts Community Centre (MACCI).
Webinar
New oral history resources and training
For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.
April 2026
Workshop
Online Neurodivergent Study Club
A weekly study session organised for neurodivergent students. Learn to use the Pomodoro Technique, study together, and connect with peers.
Every week on Tuesday, until Apr 21, 2026
In person
Neurodivergent Study Club
A weekly study session organised for neurodivergent students. Learn to use the Pomodoro Technique, study together, and connect with peers. Snacks are provided!A timekeeper will help you stay on track and will let you know when to study and when
Webinar
Job Application Bootcamp
Are your job application documents working for you? Writing an effective resume, cover letter or statement addressing the selection criteria can be a tricky process! Come along to this bootcamp we will set you in the right direction to develop
In person
Student to Startup
Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.
In person
NUmates Clay and Sip Workshop
NUmates is hosting a free creative workshop for international students to unwind, connect, and enjoy hands-on clay activities.
In person
Neurodivergent Peer to Peer Program: Stress Less - Find calm in the chaos
Join our Neurodivergent Peer to Peer Program for a supportive lunchtime session focused on managing burnout, reducing pressure and staying balanced while studying. Connect with fellow neurodivergent students, share strategies, and leave with practical tools you can use straight away.
Webinar
Semester 2/Trimester 3 Enrolment - Express Q&A
This drop-in session is designed to help you feel confident about the enrolment process. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and hear answers to common queries from other students.
In person
Nursing Insights Evening - Newcastle
Join us for a night of deep discussions and fresh insights into the world of nursing at The University of Newcastle.
Workshop
Weekly THRIVE for Wellbeing - Callaghan
THRIVE for Wellbeing is a free weekly group for students wanting to improve their wellbeing or learn new ways to navigate challenges. Students have told us they have really enjoyed the art activities and learnt new skills that they have
Every week on Thursday, until Apr 16, 2026
Every week on Thursday, until Apr 27, 2026
In person
Nursing Insights Evening - Central Coast
Join us for a night of deep discussions and fresh insights into the world of nursing at The University of Newcastle.
Webinar
Preparing for Fully Graded Date
The LDTI Ed Tech in Action sessions are targeted sessions focussed on supported educational technology tools and their use in teaching, learning and assessment. Each 30-minute session will be delivered via Zoom and will feature a short presentation or demonstration
- Auchmuty Library (Callaghan campus),
- Newcastle City Campus Library (NUspace) and
- Gosford library information desks
In person
Therapy Dogs in the Library
Need a break from assignments, exams, or just life in general? Therapy dogs are visiting the library this month. Mark your calendars for 20 April and 24 April, from 10am to 11:30am in Room L326 Auchmuty, when the library transforms
In person
Library MakerSpace - Friendship bracelet making
Drop-in to the Makerspace for a chilled friendship bracelet making session. Whether you’re a crafting pro or trying it for the first time, we’ve got everything you need and plenty of inspiration.
In person
FocusLabs
Need to get focused and make real progress on your study goals? Focus Labs are structured, distraction-free sessions where you’ll set goals, work in timed blocks (using the Pomodoro Technique; 25 minutes of focus time, then a 5 minute break,
Webinar
Jobs on Campus Info Session - Student Ambassador (Greater Bank Finance Academy)
The Greater Bank Finance Academy, run in partnership with the University's Newcastle Business School, is looking for six current students to join their team as Student Ambassadors.
Workshop
Student Friendly Canvas Content
This practical session walks through a well-structured Canvas course where students always know what to do next.
Webinar
Communicating Clearly with Students in Canvas
This session focuses on using Canvas tools to set expectations and keep students on track throughout the term.
In person
NUmates - Stress Less Seaside Walk
Join NUmates for a guided coastal walk to refresh, connect, and enjoy Newcastle’s iconic beaches and clifftops.
Webinar
GenAI and Privacy
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
Workshop
Rubrics Workshop (Callaghan)
This Rubrics workshop will cover the principles of using rubrics for assessment. Participants will learn how to construct a rubric that will support student learning and increase the efficiency and consistency of marking.
Event
Tamworth Parents and Carers Info Session
We are in Tamworth supporting parents and carers of senior school students. If you have a child who is currently completing senior studies, come visit us for our Parents and Carers Info Session.
Event
Newcastle Parents and Carers Info Session
We are in Newcastle supporting parents and carers of senior school students. If you have a child who is currently completing senior studies, come visit us for our Parents and Carers Info Session.
Event
Stronger Together: Collaborative Innovations in Health Professions Education
The ACHIEVE Roadshow – Tamworth 2026 brings educators, clinicians and researchers together to explore how collaborative, evidence‑informed approaches are shaping the future of health professions education.
Webinar
Guidance for HDR Students and Supervisors
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
Event
FLIP Founders Panel
Hear from the women who lived it. Join us for our FLIP: Founders Panel, an evening panel featuring founders from the inaugural FLIP cohort as they share the real stories behind their startup journeys.
Workshop
Drafting Course Content with an LLM
The LDTI GenAI Tinker Sessions provide an opportunity for academic staff to try out different tools, experiment with their functionality, and think about how they could be used in day-to-day work.
Event
Armidale Parents and Carers Info Session
We are in Armidale supporting parents and carers of senior school students. If you have a child who is currently completing senior studies, come visit us for our Parents and Carers Info Session.
May 2026
Webinar
Integrating AI into Engineering via Open Ended Projects
LDTI is pleased to welcome the University of Wollongong’s Dr Sasha Nikolic (President of the Australasian Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Education Centre) to discuss how GenAI can be integrated into engineering education as part of open-ended student projects.
Workshop
Teaching in Action: Interactive Oral Assessments
The LDTI Teaching in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to discuss a teaching tool, concept, or pedagogy to prompt reflection on their practice and uplift the educational experience for UON students. Each 30-minute session will be delivered via
In person
2026 Goldfish Film Festival
Goldfish Film Festival is back, presenting a selection of short films created by first-year students from the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences.
In person
Nursing and Midwifery Expo (Gosford)
The Nursing and Midwifery Expo is the perfect opportunity to connect with employers and learn more about your future industry and career options.
Workshop
Exploring AI for Student Feedback
The LDTI GenAI Tinker Sessions provide an opportunity for academic staff to try out different tools, experiment with their functionality, and think about how they could be used in day-to-day work.
Event
Trimester 2 Welcome Week - Sydney
Welcome Week is a great opportunity to find out what you need to know about university life and being a University of Newcastle student.
Webinar
Parent and Carers Webinar
Presenting on topics covering insights data for student success, admissions pathways and support services available. This webinar will equip parents and carers with all the basics to support their students in the lead up to HSC.
Workshop
Exploring Open Assessments
This workshop is delivered by the Education Development team and explores the different types of open assessments, highlighting how educators can design assessments in settings where the use of GenAI is likely.
Webinar
JMP Info Session Webinar
The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (The JMP) is an innovative five-year degree delivered jointly with the University of New England and supported by Hunter New England Local Health District and Central Coast Local Health District.
Event
Trimester 2 Welcome Week - Newcastle City
Welcome Week is a great opportunity to find out what you need to know about university life and being a University of Newcastle student.
In person
Nursing and Midwifery Expo (Callaghan)
The Nursing and Midwifery Expo is the perfect opportunity to connect with employers and learn more about your future industry and career options.
Every month on the 2nd Friday of the month, until further notice
In person
Launch: Quiet Protest: A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War sparked the largest public demonstrations Australia had ever seen. You're invited to the launch of Quiet Protest - A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War.
Live performance
In Concert with James Morrison and Fernleigh Wind Ensemble
If you love jazz that swings and music that makes you smile, don’t miss the Fernleigh Wind Ensemble in concert with the James Morrison Quartet.
Workshop
Reflective Practice for Active Learning
This workshop will explore teaching techniques to increase student engagement through active learning. During this session you will ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.
Webinar
Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Maternal Secrets - Shame, Silence, and the Materiality of Mothering
Join this international seminar series featuring speakers from the University of Newcastle alongside some of the biggest international scholars in sociology, digital humanities, communications, media studies, and education, responding to key social issues of our time.
Event
BiG Day In
The BiG Day In is an exciting event for Year 9–12 students to discover the world of technology and the amazing careers it offers.
Workshop
Writing Questions for Secure Online Assessment
This workshop is delivered by the Education Development team and will cover the foundations of writing high-quality questions for secure online assessments.
Webinar
Y10 Subject Selection Webinar
Our student ambassadors will share key Year 10 Subject Selection information and share their stories and experiences with subject selection and transition to University studies. Presentation topics include subject selection process and resources, pathways and much more.
In person
Central Coast Parents and Carers Info Session
We are in the Central Coast supporting parents and carers of year senior school students. If you have a child who is currently completing senior studies, come visit us for our Parents and Carers Info Session.
Webinar
3P Assurance of Learning
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
Workshop
Getting Started with GenAI in Education
This hands-on session provides an introduction to using generative AI (genAI) to enhance teaching and learning for educators and students.
Webinar
TAFE 2 Uni Webinar - Semester 1
You will learn about: • what it’s like studying at our University • TAFE and other vocational qualifications entry pathways • how to apply • scholarships • jobs on campus • support and services • and more!
In person
I Eat the Stars: Sarah Wilson in Conversation
Sarah will speak to Newcastle Writers Festival director Rosemarie Milsom about her new book I Eat the Stars, a deeply moving, wise guide to finding beauty and meaning in a collapsing world.
Live performance
Combined Choirs Concert
A delightful morning of beautiful melodies and harmonies performed by community choirs from the Conservatorium of Music.
Live performance
The Power of the Organ
Experience Guilmant’s magnificent Organ Symphony with the Fernleigh Young Musicians Orchestra in collaboration with Avondale University String Orchestra.
June 2026
Webinar
Using GenAI in Assessments: 7 Approaches for Students
This hands-on workshop is designed to empower educators to leverage generative AI as a tool to enhance student engagement, foster creativity, and strengthen constructive alignment in assessment practices.
Webinar
GenAI and Copyright
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
Webinar
Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: From Resisting AI to Decomputing
Join this international seminar series featuring speakers from the University of Newcastle alongside some of the biggest international scholars in sociology, digital humanities, communications, media studies, and education, responding to key social issues of our time.
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.
Live performance
Bruce Mathiske in Concert
Get ready to experience the hypnotic fusion of guitar and didgeridoo like never before!
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.
Workshop
Avatars in Education
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
Live performance
Make your own Music! NYO Term 2 Concert
A choral collaboration with the BrainWaves Stroke Survivors Choir, Callaghan Singers, Supertonics, Unforgettables and Vocal Company.
July 2026
Event
Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Scholarship Disabled: Crip research, crip scholars
Join this international seminar series featuring speakers from the University of Newcastle alongside some of the biggest international scholars in sociology, digital humanities, communications, media studies, and education, responding to key social issues of our time.
Webinar
Creating Course Content with an LLM
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
August 2026
Event
Indigenous Perspectives
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
Event
An Introduction to NotebookLM
The LDTI GenAI Tinker Sessions provide an opportunity for academic staff to try out different tools, experiment with their functionality, and think about how they could be used in day-to-day work.
Event
Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Fintech Futures
Join this international seminar series featuring speakers from the University of Newcastle alongside some of the biggest international scholars in sociology, digital humanities, communications, media studies, and education, responding to key social issues of our time.
Event
Artificial Intelligence Detection
LDTI is pleased to welcome the Charles Sturt University’s Associate Professor Mark Bassett (Director Academic Quality, Standards and Integrity and Academic Lead Artificial Intelligence) for a discussion of the use of AI detection software.
September 2026
Event
Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Lived Experiences of LGBTQ+ Religious Youth in a hostile policy landscape - Digital Media, Wellbeing, and Visual Methods
Join this international seminar series featuring speakers from the University of Newcastle alongside some of the biggest international scholars in sociology, digital humanities, communications, media studies, and education, responding to key social issues of our time.
October 2026
Event
Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Youth Side-Hustles - Entrepreneurship and Employment in Enterprise Culture
Join this international seminar series featuring speakers from the University of Newcastle alongside some of the biggest international scholars in sociology, digital humanities, communications, media studies, and education, responding to key social issues of our time.
Event
Creating Presentations with Gamma
The LDTI GenAI Tinker workshops have been developed for staff who see value in hands on experiences using a variety of GenAI tools to tackle common problems.
Webinar
TAFE 2 Uni Webinar - Semester 2
You will learn about: • what it’s like studying at our University • TAFE and other vocational qualifications entry pathways • how to apply • scholarships • jobs on campus • support and services • and more!
November 2026
Webinar
Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Intergenerational Dialogues and Activism
Join this international seminar series featuring speakers from the University of Newcastle alongside some of the biggest international scholars in sociology, digital humanities, communications, media studies, and education, responding to key social issues of our time.
December 2026
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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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.