News • 26 Nov 2025

Early career researchers awarded more than $2.1m ARC DECRA funding to drive future innovation

Four outstanding early-career researchers from the University of Newcastle have secured more than $2.1 million in the highly competitive Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA).

News • 26 Nov 2025

Sustainable beauty innovators and blood donation champions among students recognised at Employability Excellence Awards

The University of Newcastle has recognised its next generation of change-makers, from entrepreneurs tackling waste and sustainability, to passionate leaders driving community health initiatives, at this year’s Employability Excellence Awards.

News • 26 Nov 2025

Sustainable beauty innovators and blood donation champions among students recognised at Employability Excellence Awards

The University of Newcastle has recognised its next generation of change-makers, from entrepreneurs tackling waste and sustainability, to passionate leaders driving community health initiatives, at this year’s Employability Excellence Awards.

News • 26 Nov 2025

Early career researchers awarded more than $2.1m ARC DECRA funding to drive future innovation

Four outstanding early-career researchers from the University of Newcastle have secured more than $2.1 million in the highly competitive Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA).

News • 17 Nov 2025

Celebrating 30 Years of the Don McNair Herbarium

Thirty years ago, a local auto-electrician’s passion for native flora laid the foundation for one of the Hunter region’s most significant botanical collections. Today, the Don McNair Herbarium holds more than 14,500 specimens, supporting research, teaching, and conservation.

News • 17 Nov 2025

Celebrating 30 Years of the Don McNair Herbarium

Thirty years ago, a local auto-electrician’s passion for native flora laid the foundation for one of the Hunter region’s most significant botanical collections. Today, the Don McNair Herbarium holds more than 14,500 specimens, supporting research, teaching, and conservation.

News • 17 Nov 2025

Science and Engineering Challenge celebrates National Finals

More than 240 High School students from eight schools across the country put their STEM skills to the test at the national finals of The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC).

News • 17 Nov 2025

Celebrating 25 Years of the Science and Engineering Challenge

On Thursday 30 October, we celebrated 25 incredible years of the Science and Engineering Challenge at a special anniversary dinner hosted at The University of Newcastle, Australia.

News • 17 Nov 2025

Science and Engineering Challenge celebrates National Finals

More than 240 High School students from eight schools across the country put their STEM skills to the test at the national finals of The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC).

News • 17 Nov 2025

Celebrating 25 Years of the Science and Engineering Challenge

On Thursday 30 October, we celebrated 25 incredible years of the Science and Engineering Challenge at a special anniversary dinner hosted at The University of Newcastle, Australia.

News • 11 Nov 2025

University recognises trailblazing geologist and advocate for women in science

Professor Beryl Nashar AO OBE, a trailblazing geologist, educator, and one of the founding figures of the University of Newcastle, has been recognised at Callaghan Campus with the GP (General Purpose) Building named in her honour.

News • 03 Nov 2025

HunterWiSE inspires the next generation in STEM

On Tuesday 21 October, more than 650 students, teachers, parents, community, industry and University colleagues gathered at the University of …

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