March 2026

A University of Newcastle study has shown that a targeted online intervention can significantly reduce mobile phone usage among young drivers – with reported behaviour change sustained for at least one month.

Construction has commenced on the University of Newcastle’s New Energy Skills Hub, a purpose-built facility that will help develop the critical skills needed for the Hunter’s energy transition.

The University of Newcastle and Central Coast Council have partnered to undertake a comprehensive scientific study of ocean outfalls and surrounding marine environments, strengthening their ongoing commitment to protecting public health and coastal ecosystems.

Wollotuka’s recruitment team has kicked off the year travelling across regional New South Wales, yarning with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families and communities about university.

Overlapping and worsening social, economic and environmental pressures are making Australian high school students more uncertain about their futures compared to a decade ago, according to new research from the University of Newcastle.

Overlapping and worsening social, economic and environmental pressures are making Australian high school students more uncertain about their futures compared to a decade ago, according to new research from the University of Newcastle.

People from across the region gathered 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.

To celebrate International Women's Day, Purai Global Indigenous History Centre hosted a dialogue across and between feminisms and feminists from/of the South.

A groundbreaking paper, published today by the University of Newcastle and Noble Ambition, is challenging the philanthropic industry and calling for action to end ongoing power imbalances.

Innovation on the Central Coast was front and centre today as innovators, founders and business leaders came together to celebrate the official opening of the Gosford Innovation Hub.

A University of Newcastle academic has been honoured with Lake Macquarie’s top annual civic award for her tireless work as a global leader in community violence prevention.