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News • 31 Mar 2026
University of Newcastle launches new Strategic Plan: Looking Ahead 2030
The University of Newcastle has unveiled Looking Ahead 2030, a transformative strategic plan that sets a bold direction for the …
News • 31 Mar 2026
Top marks for sports uniform proposal to boost students’ physical activity
New research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children’s physical activity levels: letting students wear sports uniforms every day.
News • 27 Mar 2026
Study confirms measurable biological markers in irritable bowel syndrome
New research from the University of Newcastle has found that people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) show detectable biological changes, challenging the long-held perception that the condition lacks a physical basis.
News • 16 Mar 2026
Wollotuka Recruitment Takes Outreach Across the Regions
Wollotuka’s recruitment team has kicked off the year with energy and purpose, hitting the road (literally) to connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities across New South Wales.
News • 13 Mar 2026
Young artists of the Coast shine at Gosford Library
People from across the region are set to gather on Friday 13 March for opening night of the University of Newcastle’s 2026 Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition, showcasing the exceptional creative talents of 25 HSC graduates from 10 schools on the Central Coast.
News • 12 Mar 2026
New era in philanthropy is Indigenous-led
A groundbreaking paper, published today by the University of Newcastle and Noble Ambition, is challenging the philanthropic industry and calling for action to end on-going power imbalances.
News • 09 Mar 2026
Globally recognised academic named 2026 Lake Mac Ambassador
Professor Tamara Blakemore honoured with Lake Macquarie’s top annual civic award for her tireless work as a global leader in community violence prevention.
News • 08 Mar 2026
Rights. Justice. Action - and the everyday bravery women deserve from us all
I often think back to where my journey began: a young woman, first in my family to step into higher education, I don’t know why, but I just knew that it would open my world and take me places I could only imagine.
News • 04 Mar 2026
Heart Foundation joins forces with ‘No Money, No Time’ to improve Australians’ nutrition-related heart health
No money, no time to cook healthy? Two leading health organisations have joined forces to help show people in Australia how simple it can be to cook heart-healthy meals on a budget.
News • 27 Feb 2026
Looking closely at wellbeing data
Last week’s release of the ‘Australian Universities Census on Staff Wellbeing’ delivered headline results and a sector-wide ranking of universities, prompting calls for action to address widespread concerns. Yet the full story remains out of reach.
News • 12 Feb 2026
Don’t let perfect get in the way of good uni reforms
Lasting policy reforms, almost always, have difficult beginnings. Think Medicare, the Superannuation Guarantee, or the National Disability Insurance Scheme. They have proven transformative for so many Australians. Yet all three measures weathered early criticism over their impact on social equity, wage pressure and increased public spending.
News • 11 Feb 2026
From Delhi to Newcastle, full tuition scholarship makes STEM dreams come true
From taking apart video game consoles as a child, to winning software development competitions in school, University of Newcastle Computer Science student Saihajleen Kaur has always dreamt of being behind the scenes of computer tech development.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.