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​​​Real-world experience is essential for our students to thrive. Career-ready placements help our students build practical skills and our employer partners connect with fresh perspectives and future leaders. ​​​

With your help, together we can use our collective capabilities, experience and collaboration to create strong partnerships and communities that drive change where it matters.

Live streaming graduation ceremonies

Live streaming graduation ceremonies

Family or friends who cannot attend graduation can still be a part of the big day, with the University live streaming all of our ceremonies.

Connect with emerging talent 

Connect with emerging talent 

Partner with us to offer real on-the-job experience to our talented students through career-ready placements.

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450+ ? research and development partners
174,000+ ? in our global alumni community based in 154 countries around the world
3000+ ? employer connections

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We have a range of volunteer initiatives. Help us make a difference

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Partner with us

The University of Newcastle facilitates relationships between local business, researchers, startups and entrepreneurs to solve problems and drive industry in our regions.

Community partnerships

Community partnerships

We work with community and industry to support the growth and enhancement of our students, as well as the social and cultural transformation of our communities.

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News

Blueprint for FEE-FREE Uni Ready courses unveiled

Blueprint for FEE-FREE Uni Ready courses unveiled

Universities across Australia now have a blueprint to deliver free university pathway programs, following the launch today of national policy recommendations and a guidebook developed by the University of Newcastle.

University of Newcastle officially opens new Gosford building

University of Newcastle officially opens new Gosford building

Federal Minister for Education the Hon Jason Clare MP and NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education the Hon Steve Whan MP officially opened the University of Newcastle’s Gosford Central building today.

Why I donate - Cheryl and Barrie Graves

Why I donate - Cheryl and Barrie Graves

For almost 50 years, the University of Newcastle’s radio station 2NURFM has been entertaining listeners and building community. Supporters Cheryl and Barrie Graves have been there since the beginning.

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A Gift of Hope for a Better Future

A Gift of Hope for a Better Future

A decision to leave a gift in his Will to support students studying environmental and life sciences is ensuring alumnus Michael Wilson’s enduring passion for the environment will continue beyond his lifetime.

Creating Confidence in STEM for Girls

Creating Confidence in STEM for Girls

With the support of industry partners and donors, HunterWiSE is expanding access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for girls in high schools across the region. The program is designed to help young women step into STEM with confidence.

Stronger Together for our Community

Stronger Together for our Community

The Staff Donor Collective is a group of passionate colleagues from across the University creating positive change through their collective kindness.