News • 23 Apr 2026
University of Newcastle officially opens new Gosford building
Federal Minister for Education the Hon Jason Clare MP and NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education the Hon …
News • 17 Apr 2026
Safe, affordable university student accommodation on its way for the Central Coast
The University of Newcastle will deliver safe and affordable student accommodation on the Central Coast, easing housing pressures for students and supporting the ongoing revitalisation of the Gosford CBD.
News • 14 Apr 2026
Master of Architecture Graduate named top in state with 2026 Architects Medallion
The University of Newcastle has once again affirmed its reputation for producing award‑winning and community‑focused designers, with Master of Architecture alumnus Thomas Jager awarded the prestigious 2026 Architects Medallion. This marks the third time in five years that a Newcastle graduate has earned the state’s highest honour for a Master of...
News • 09 Apr 2026
New partnership to bolster Indigenous Careers
The University of Newcastle and CareerTrackers today officially launched a partnership to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into meaningful careers, internships and leadership opportunities.
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 • 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 • 12 Mar 2026
Feminisms from/of the Souths
To celebrate International Women's Day, Purai Global Indigenous History Centre hosted a dialogue across and between feminisms and feminists from/of the South.
News • 11 Feb 2026
Full circle in STEM: Lara’s journey from student to mentor
Lara Godde first became involved with HunterWiSE as a Year 8 student in 2018. At the time, she wasn’t entirely sure what she wanted to do with her future, but participating in the program proved to be a turning point. As part of the HunterWiSE Schools Outreach Program, Lara and two friends from St Mary’s Catholic College Gateshead designed Fit Near Me..
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.
News • 10 Feb 2026
Exciting International Opportunities for Creative Industries Students coming this year
Applications are now open for students studying Visual Communication Design or Media and Communication in 2026 as plans come together for the 2026 Singapore Study Tour and the 2026 Annecy Visual Communication Design Study Tour to France.
News • 23 Jan 2026
Thousands flock to campus in anticipation of a new academic year
As the University prepares for its first week of teaching for the new academic year, thousands of students are poised to mark the start of their university journey at Welcome Week celebrations.
News • 18 Dec 2025
Engineering Students Showcase Innovation at Final Year Project Event
The School of Engineering’s Discipline of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (AMME) celebrated the creativity and technical excellence of its graduating students at the Final Year Project Event, held on Thursday 13 November at the Callaghan campus.
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.