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News • 18 Sep 2025
Leading with respect: University launches Cultural Capability Training for industry
The University of Newcastle will take a leading role in shaping more inclusive, respectful and culturally responsive workplaces, opening its …
News • 18 Sep 2025
Leading with respect: University launches Cultural Capability Training for industry
The University of Newcastle will take a leading role in shaping more inclusive, respectful and culturally responsive workplaces, opening its …
News • 11 Sep 2025
National Science Week 2025 | Inspiring Curiosity and Discovery
National Science Week 2025 was a celebration to remember at the University of Newcastle, with the College of Engineering, Science and Environment hosting a dynamic program that brought science to life for our community.
News • 11 Sep 2025
Honouring a trailblazer: New lecture series celebrates Professor Bob Morgan’s legacy
The University of Newcastle is proud to announce a new lecture series honouring Professor Bob Morgan AO, a globally recognised leader in Indigenous education, research, and knowledge.
News • 11 Sep 2025
National Science Week 2025 | Inspiring Curiosity and Discovery
National Science Week 2025 was a celebration to remember at the University of Newcastle, with the College of Engineering, Science and Environment hosting a dynamic program that brought science to life for our community.
News • 05 Sep 2025
Construction begins on the University of Newcastle’s new City Campus Student Accommodation
Construction has officially commenced on the University of Newcastle’s new City Campus Student Accommodation, with a sod turning ceremony taking place this morning at the site, located on the corner of Civic Lane and Worth Place, Newcastle.
News • 04 Sep 2025
Beauty without barriers
At Startup Stories on Wednesday 4 September, Storm described how a broken hand exposed the hidden design flaws in everyday makeup products.
News • 04 Sep 2025
University team takes out Eureka Prize for STEM inclusion
The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge team has won an Australian Museum Eureka Prize, recognising its outstanding work in creating opportunities for students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
News • 04 Sep 2025
Beauty without barriers
At Startup Stories on Wednesday 4 September, Storm described how a broken hand exposed the hidden design flaws in everyday makeup products.
News • 03 Sep 2025
$3 million NHMRC grant to help remove lag in implementing proven, chronic disease programs
The Hunter region will lead a landmark new Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) tackling the debilitating lag in implementing proven healthcare programs and policies designed to tackle the nation’s most pressing chronic diseases.
News • 01 Sep 2025
Newcastle experts to boost Papua New Guinea’s health emergency response capacity
An Australian team of public health professionals and academics based at the University of Newcastle will support Papua New Guinea to build its capacity to respond to emergencies, like pandemics or natural disasters.
News • 29 Aug 2025
Dr Aleona Swegen named inaugural winner of $200,000 Newcastle Permanent Innovation Accelerator Program
Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), in partnership with Newcastle Permanent, has named Dr Aleona Swegen from the University of Newcastle as the inaugural winner of the Newcastle Permanent Innovation Accelerator Program. She has been awarded $200,000 to fast-track the commercialisation of her groundbreaking fertility technology, SpermSafe.
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.