April 2026

Universities across Australia now have a blueprint to deliver free university pathway programs, following the launch today of national policy recommendations and a guidebook developed by the University of Newcastle.

Federal Minister for Education the Hon Jason Clare MP and NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education the Hon Steve Whan MP officially opened the University of Newcastle’s Gosford Central building today.

When a visionary study of Australian women’s health was launched in the 1990s, high-quality data was scarce and crippling conditions such as endometriosis under-recognised.

New research examining CEO succession has gained international attention, with findings recently cited in Forbes.

Pegasus didn't begin as a platform. It became one.At I2N's Founder Stories, Adam and Jo Boyle shared how a Hunter Valley mine surveying business evolved into a contractor compliance system used across multiple industries and eventually, across the world.

The Staff Donor Collective is a group of passionate colleagues from across the University creating positive change through their collective kindness.

For almost 50 years, the University of Newcastle’s radio station 2NURFM has been entertaining listeners and building community. Supporters Cheryl and Barrie Graves have been there since the beginning.

A decision to leave a gift in his Will to support students studying environmental and life sciences is ensuring alumnus Michael Wilson’s enduring passion for the environment will continue beyond his lifetime.

With the support of industry partners and donors, HunterWiSE is expanding access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for girls in high schools across the region. The program is designed to help young women step into STEM with confidence – taking their ideas, skills and ambition to the next level through real projects, mentors and industry connections.

A landmark gift is helping strengthen the cultural legacy that has shaped the University of Newcastle’s long-standing commitment to Australian artists. Aaron and Samantha Sampson have generously donated 80 artworks to the University of Newcastle Art Collection: a significant contribution that reflects both the vitality of artistic practice in our region and the power of community support for the arts.

A new PhD scholarship to honour the legacy of the late Robert (Bob) Edwards is backing research at the University of Newcastle to develop urgent treatments for childhood brain cancer.

A $1.7 million donation from The Phare Trust will fund a new PhD scholarship supporting impactful research in health service delivery, health policy, workforce planning, and population health challenges in regional and disadvantaged communities.