October 2026

A major international review argues that human-driven change since the mid-20th century is significant enough to mark the beginning of a new geological chapter in Earth’s history: the Anthropocene.

More than 420km south-west of Darwin, where sealed highways give way to dirt roads, 110 students in the remote Aboriginal community of Wadeye explored firsthand how culture, community and STEM can work together to shape future opportunities.

Attributed  to the University of Newcastle Chancellor, Hon. Patricia Forsythe AM

Associate Professor Adrian Wills, Interim Dean and Head of School, School of Engineering has been awarded Fellow membership of Engineers Australia, one of the highest honours conferred by the professional body.

The University of Newcastle and the Wollotuka Institute were proud to be named community partners of the 2026 Koori Knockout, one of the largest annual gatherings celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, community and rugby league.

The High School Certificate (HSC) starts next week, and we know this can be an overwhelming and stressful time as thousands of students across our region prepare, study and sit their exams.

The University of Newcastle has today announced their Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, will retire in February 2027.

The University of Newcastle has officially opened its new Mark and Kirralee Hughes Sports Common, marking a major investment in community sporting infrastructure.

The 2026 Accelerator cohort brought down the house at the Investor Showcase in Sydney last week, ahead of Demo Night on Wednesday 7 October at the I2N Hub.

More than 80 guests gathered at NSW Parliament House for the NSW Female Founders Showcase, celebrating women entrepreneurs from I2N programs including the NSW Female Leadership and Innovation Program.