April 2026

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.

The University of Newcastle will deliver safe and affordable student accommodation on the Central Coast, easing housing pressures for students and supporting the ongoing revitalisation of the Gosford CBD.

Building the skilled workforce Australia needs to develop reliable energy systems for the future requires a practical and enduring vision. Empowered by a Sir William Tyree Foundation Scholarship, third-year electrical engineering student Camden Ceccato is ready to meet the challenge.

Budgeting, saving, managing debt and spotting scams are essential life skills, but not everyone has the opportunity to develop them early in life. Thanks to a long-standing partnership between the University of Newcastle and Greater Bank, students are building the financial skills they need for the future.

The University of Newcastle has joined forces with the Scanlon Foundation to develop a life-changing program, helping migrants and refugees gain job skills and build connections with employers.

The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program’s aim is to inspire, educate and cultivate the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious Australian leaders. Recent graduate, Dr Tanika Ridgeway, is already changing the way we approach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia.

The University of Newcastle has once again affirmed its reputation for producing award‑winning and community‑focused designers, with Master of Architecture alumnus Thomas Jager awarded the prestigious 2026 Architects Medallion.

University of Newcastle emerging academic Myles Egan helped bring youth perspectives to the forefront of regional decision-making last week, joining former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and senior industry leaders at the Committee for the Hunter’s inaugural Hunter Agenda 2026 forum.

For Solomon Islands teacher Esther Leoa Bentley Tasa, graduating with a Master of Education marked the next step in a career dedicated to learning, leadership and community.