November 2025

The University of Newcastle has taken a major step in expanding higher education on the Central Coast, with construction now complete on the new Gosford Central building on Mann Street ahead of its Semester 1, 2026 opening.

Four outstanding early-career researchers from the University of Newcastle have secured more than $2.1 million in the highly competitive Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA). Their projects will strengthen Australia’s research capability across engineering, environmental science, reproductive biology, and Indigenous-led space policy.

The University of Newcastle has recognised its next generation of change-makers, from entrepreneurs tackling waste and sustainability, to passionate leaders driving community health initiatives, at this year’s Employability Excellence Awards.

More than 1,100 children from 48 schools across the region will don their cap and gowns as they graduate from the University of Newcastle’s Children’s University (CU) program this week, marking 10 years of the initiative.

As the Hunter region of New South Wales inches toward the closure of the state’s largest coal mine, Muswellbrook community members are urging industry to leave a positive legacy in their wake.

University of Newcastle students and staff will visit NSW Parliament today to highlight the university’s contribution to the region over the past 60 years.

The Australian Institute’s analysis of the University of Newcastle’s financial position misunderstands how Australian universities operate. The claims made do not stand up to scrutiny.

The Australian Institute’s analysis of the University of Newcastle’s financial position misunderstands how Australian universities operate. The claims made do not stand up to scrutiny.

The University of Newcastle’s Great Hall will come alive with the musical talents of local artists and generations of alumni this weekend, as the University further marks its 60th year with a powerful Celebration of Sound.

The University of Newcastle’s Great Hall will come alive with the musical talents of local artists and generations of alumni this weekend, as the University further marks its 60th year with a powerful Celebration of Sound.