September 2025

Men across Australia are being invited to tune in to a powerful new podcast series, which explores men’s mental health through real, honest conversations.

The legacy of Mr Griffith Hammond Duncan, Founding Principal of the Newcastle Teachers’ College, has been recognised at the University of Newcastle today with the School of Education building at Callaghan campus renamed in his honour.

A digital service that has supported the mental wellbeing of more than 20,000 fathers in rural and remote communities is set to expand, thanks to a $1.2 million funding boost from the Department of Health and Aged Care.

Twelve standout teams from the Hunter and Central Coast have made it to the final stage of this year’s I2N Accelerator program, including several ventures led by University of Newcastle students and alumni.

A Newcastle-led research team, backed by national and international experts, is forging ahead in its mission to develop a life-saving treatment for the most aggressive and lethal of brain cancers – high grade gliomas (HGG), following the announcement of an $18.7 million Australian Government grant.

Two exceptional young athletes, Lainee Harrison and Brin Liddell, have been named Sports Person of the Year at the University of Newcastle Sports Awards, celebrating their outstanding achievements on the national and international stage.

For the first time, scientists have successfully bred the Littlejohn’s tree frog (Litoria littlejohni) in captivity. This marks a major milestone in the conservation of the endangered species.

The University of Newcastle will take a leading role in shaping more inclusive, respectful and culturally responsive workplaces, opening its renowned Cultural Capability Training to businesses and organisations across the region.

NU Rocketry has soared to victory, claiming the title of Overall Winner at the 2025 Australian Universities Rocket Competition (AURC), held at the Endeavour Aerospace launch site in White Cliffs, NSW.

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.

The University of Newcastle is proud to announce a new lecture series honouring Professor Bob Morgan AO, a globally recognised leader in Indigenous education, research, and knowledge.

At I2N’s Startup Stories event on Wednesday 7 August, Archie Sampson shared the real story behind launching Prepped Talent, a startup helping people step into business ownership through smart, well-supported acquisitions. Drawing from his background in mergers and acquisitions, Archie offered a clear-eyed view of startup life, showing how consistency, simplicity and self-awareness have shaped both his business and his brand.