June 2026

Hundreds of students and their families will gather at the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast Ourimbah campus on Thursday for one of the University’s most significant annual events - graduation.

A landmark international clinical trial has identified the optimal antibiotics for golden staph bloodstream infections, a breakthrough that is set to reshape treatment for the life-threatening condition.

Respiratory viruses continue to place significant pressure on communities and healthcare services each winter. For Professor Nathan Bartlett, a virologist at the University of Newcastle and leader of HMRI's Infection Research Program, those numbers highlight the need for better ways to stop infections before they take hold.

A landmark $18.9 million philanthropic gift will supercharge Australia’s fight to beat brain cancer and accelerate new treatments, with the University of Newcastle and the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) today announcing a major expansion of their partnership.

10 University of Newcastle staff and alumni have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours.

University of Newcastle and HMRI* researchers have secured NSW Ministry of Health funding to address heart-health challenges in regional communities.

Two landmark University of Newcastle-led research trials have provided evidence on the safety and effectiveness of pharmacist-led management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and oral contraceptive resupply in women – helping to facilitate timely access to care and referral to GPs when clinically needed.

The University of Newcastle has today announced the appointment of Professor Craig Simmons to the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation (DVCRI), following a highly competitive global recruitment process.

Indigenous-led research initiative Deadly Dreaming has been awarded a major national grant, marking a powerful step forward in reshaping how ageing and dementia care is understood and delivered for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.