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News
Where Culture meets STEM: Empowering future leaders in Wadeye
The University of Newcastle’s National Science and Engineering Challenge, SMART program and the Wollotuka Institute travelled to Wadeye to deliver a series of hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) activities that connect learning with culture.
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Showing our support for the Koori Knockout
The University of Newcastle and the Wollotuka Institute were proud to be named community partners of the 2026 Koori Knockout, one of the largest annual gatherings celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, community and rugby league.
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Opinion: HSC students be ambitious, but also kind to yourself
The High School Certificate (HSC) starts next week, and we know this can be an overwhelming and stressful time as thousands of students across our region prepare, study and sit their exams.
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Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky to retire in February 2027
The University of Newcastle has today announced their Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, will retire in February 2027.
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Local sport gets a boost with new multisport facility honouring Mark and Kirralee Hughes
The University of Newcastle has officially opened its new Mark and Kirralee Hughes Sports Common, marking a major investment in community sporting infrastructure.
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Opinion: AI is our way back and investment's our future
Time and distance can bring renewed clarity. Having worked abroad for much of the past decade, former prime minister Kevin Rudd sees dangerous complacency in Australia’s mindset.
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Events
Agape in the Hunter
Explore the Hunter Region’s spirit through powerful stories of crisis and courage. From floods to earthquakes, this display reveals "Agape" - love in action, where communities unite above all differences. See ordinary gestures of extraordinary people.
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Sustain Me
Created in direct response to student feedback and funded through the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), the program was designed to tackle rising cost-of-living pressures and make healthy food more accessible on campus.
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NUmates Treetop Adventures
Get ready for a day of climbing, bouncing, ziplining, and treetop adventure with NUmates!
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Neurodivergent Study Club - Gosford
A weekly study session organised for neurodivergent students. Learn to use the Pomodoro Technique, study together, and connect with peers.
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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 and we will set you in the right direction to develop a standout job application.
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Student Voice Forum
Hear from University leaders and student representatives about the issues that matter to you.
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Hippocampus
5 foods to add to your shopping list
Food prices are adding pressure on household budgets, especially for Australians on the lowest incomes.
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Groundwater is heating up
Under your feet lies the world’s biggest reservoir. Groundwater makes up a whopping 97% of all usable freshwater.
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Australia’s first civilian jury was entirely female
It’s hard to imagine now, but for almost 1,000 years, pregnant women in England could avoid the death penalty just by virtue of being pregnant. A pregnant woman sentenced to death would receive a stay of execution until the baby was born.
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