August 2026

The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research and the University of Newcastle have reached a major milestone in the establishment of a new Preclinical Imaging Facility within the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Imaging Precinct.

Students from more than 70 secondary schools across New South Wales travelled to the University of Newcastle during the winter school holidays to take part in the HSC Study Hub, a free program designed to help students prepare for HSC examinations and connect with university expertise.

As nations race to restore ecosystems and curb climate change, research has shown that letting nature do the work is a cost-effective and viable solution.

Mark Hughes Foundation co-founder Kirralee Hughes has been named a recipient of the 2026 Jeannie Ferris Award* for Members of the Community, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to improving outcomes for people with cancer.

Twelve ventures have secured a place in the 2026 I2N Accelerator at the University of Newcastle, with teams hoping to advance solutions in healthcare, sustainability, disability support, education and financial literacy, and more.

National recognition for a partnership driving the future of sustainable steelmaking.

University of Newcastle students now have greater access to affordable, convenient and nutritious meals at significantly reduced prices through a new initiative expected to collectively save them up to $200,000 per semester.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and other energy transition-related degrees at the University of Newcastle will benefit from a major new scholarship initiative funded by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.

More than 5,000 prospective students, their families and community members are expected to attend the University of Newcastle's annual Open Day on this Saturday.

Primary school students are building clay-and-straw eco-houses, testing them with thermal imaging cameras and exploring renewable energy through a collaboration between the University of Newcastle's SMART Program and the School of Architecture and Built Environment.

Australia’s growing mountain of solar panel waste could become far more valuable, with University of Newcastle researchers taking a major step towards making solar panel-recycling economically sustainable.

Turning a complex social justice issue into a powerful presentation has earned University of Newcastle PhD candidate Saskia Jones first place in the 2026 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) final.