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News • 08 Sep 2026
Great ideas need great teams
Watch our recent panel and make sure to register for the Circular Economy Grand Challenge Team Formation, Thursday 17 September
News • 08 Sep 2026
"Waste is a design flaw"
Three Experts on what the circular economy actually asks of you.
News • 03 Sep 2026
$10,000 to build your idea
The Circular Economy Grand Challenge is open. Get a team together, propose a way to help suppliers, businesses or consumers …
News • 01 Sep 2026
Thousands connect with science during National Science Week
Thousands of students, families and community members engaged with University of Newcastle researchers, educators and outreach teams during a vibrant National Science Week program that brought science, engineering and innovation to life across Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney.
News • 31 Aug 2026
Construction begins on new student accommodation development at Callaghan Campus
The University of Newcastle has marked a major milestone in addressing student housing demand, turning the first sod on its new 450-bed student accommodation development at Callaghan Campus.
News • 26 Aug 2026
Nathan Towney appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Engagement and Equity
The University of Newcastle has today announced the appointment of Nathan Towney as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Equity.
News • 18 Aug 2026
Sustain Me program serves up affordable meals for University of Newcastle students
University of Newcastle students now have greater access to affordable, convenient and nutritious meals at significantly reduced prices through a …
News • 18 Aug 2026
CSIRO backs next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM talent with $1.5 million scholarship program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and other energy transition-related degrees at the University of Newcastle will benefit from a major new scholarship initiative funded by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.
News • 10 Aug 2026
Social justice researcher takes out top honours at Three Minute Thesis final
Turning a complex social justice issue into a powerful presentation has earned University of Newcastle PhD candidate Saskia Jones first place in the 2026 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) final.
News • 04 Aug 2026
University of Newcastle welcomes additional Commonwealth Supported Places to strengthen regional medical workforce
The University of Newcastle has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of 50 additional Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for medical students …
News • 23 Jul 2026
University of Newcastle welcomes extension of prac payments
The University of Newcastle welcomes the Australian Government’s decision to expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment to students undertaking placements in …
News • 09 Jul 2026
From kitchen table to Woolworths shelves
From kitchen table to woolworths shelves
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.