News

News • 13 Mar 2026

Young artists of the Coast shine at Gosford Library

People from across the region are set to gather on Friday 13 March for opening night of the University of Newcastle’s 2026 Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition, showcasing the exceptional creative talents of 25 HSC graduates from 10 schools on the Central Coast.

News • 17 Nov 2025

Celebrating 30 Years of the Don McNair Herbarium

Thirty years ago, a local auto-electrician’s passion for native flora laid the foundation for one of the Hunter region’s most significant botanical collections. Today, the Don McNair Herbarium holds more than 14,500 specimens, supporting research, teaching, and conservation.

News • 11 Sep 2025

National Science Week 2025 | Inspiring Curiosity and Discovery

National Science Week 2025 was a celebration to remember at the University of Newcastle, with the College of Engineering, Science and Environment hosting a dynamic program that brought science to life for our community.

News • 11 Sep 2025

National Science Week 2025 | Inspiring Curiosity and Discovery

National Science Week 2025 was a celebration to remember at the University of Newcastle, with the College of Engineering, Science and Environment hosting a dynamic program that brought science to life for our community.

News • 04 Sep 2025

Beauty without barriers

At Startup Stories on Wednesday 4 September, Storm described how a broken hand exposed the hidden design flaws in everyday makeup products.

News • 20 Jun 2025

Big beanie day at the Bar on the Hill

The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle took to the Bar on the Hill on Monday June 16 for a massive Mark Hughes Foundation Beanie for Brain Cancer beanie day.

News • 18 Jun 2025

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.

News • 03 Jun 2025

Open Research Newcastle Launch: Free Access to University of Newcastle Research

The University of Newcastle has launched Open Research Newcastle, an open-access institutional repository designed to make research outputs more accessible to everyone, including students, industry, and the broader community.

News • 28 Feb 2025

Record exhibition celebrates Coasts up and coming young artists

The Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition is back for its third and biggest year yet, with 39 inspiring HSC graduates from 14 participating schools on the Central Coast exhibiting their outstanding artwork, from painting and photography to sculpture and digital design.

News • 24 Feb 2025

Unlock the Power of Open Education: Celebrate Open Education Week and Discover the Benefits of OER!

It’s Open Education Week from 3 to 7 March 2025! Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching, learning, and research materials that reside in the public domain. They are freely available for you to share, remix, reuse, and adapt to suit your course’s needs.

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.

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When Friday 18 July 2025 - Saturday 1 August 2026
Location  Level 2 of Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus

Webinar

New oral history resources and training

For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.

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When Tuesday 17 March 2026
2:20pm - 2:20pm
Location  Online

In person

FLIP Information Session

Join us for an overview of FLIP - a cohort-based program designed to empower women entrepreneurs and leaders across the Hunter and Central Coast regions.

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When Thursday 16 April 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

Event

Breakfast in the Library

Start your day well with a free breakfast at the Library. Chat to your friendly Library staff, and grab yourself a free grab-and-go breakfast available every weekday from 20th April till the end of exams from 9am - 11am.

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When Monday 20 April 2026 - Friday 8 May 2026
Location 
  • Auchmuty Library (Callaghan campus),
  • Newcastle City Campus Library (NUspace) and
  • Gosford library information desks

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.

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When Monday 20 April 2026
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location  Auchmuty Library MakerSpace, Gosford Regional Library MakerSpace

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

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When Monday 20 April 2026
10:00am - 11:30am
Location  Auchmuty Library

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,

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When Tuesday 21 April 2026
10:00am - 11:30am
Location  Auchmuty Library L326

Event

FLIP Speed Networking

FLIP the script - connect, inspire, succeed!

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When Thursday 14 May 2026
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle