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A nationally significant initiative to reduce racism and discrimination in healthcare will be rolled out across primary care settings, bringing culturally safer care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in GP clinics, telehealth services and specialist outreach clinics.

More than 250 of Australia’s brightest young science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) problem-solvers will put their skills to the test at the final of the National Science and Engineering Challenge at Australian Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday.

The University of Newcastle has recognised the achievements of graduates making a difference locally, nationally and internationally at the 2026 …

The University of Newcastle has announced McMahon Services as the principal contractor for the demolition of the Hunter Building at Callaghan Campus, marking a major milestone in the dismantling of the building.

A major international review argues that human-driven change since the mid-20th century is significant enough to mark the beginning of a new geological chapter in Earth’s history: the Anthropocene.

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.

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.

The High School Certificate (HSC) starts next week, and we know this can be an overwhelming and stressful time as …

The University of Newcastle has today announced their Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, will retire in February 2027.

The University of Newcastle has officially opened its new Mark and Kirralee Hughes Sports Common, marking a major investment in …

Time and distance can bring renewed clarity. Having worked abroad for much of the past decade, former prime minister Kevin …

A global study of appendicitis has found longer time to surgical assessment was associated with a progressively higher risk of perforation to the appendix, or a 'burst appendix'.