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 160 people filled the Q Building for a sold-out Demo Night, where twelve founders pitched to close out I2N’s fifth Accelerator.

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

New analysis from the University of Newcastle’s Institute for Regional Futures is challenging the way we think about housing in the Hunter and Central Coast.

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 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.