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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.

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..

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.

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.

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.

His Excellency the Honourable Dr Kevin Rudd AC was today recognised for his extraordinary contributions to the nation, public life, and diplomacy with an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Newcastle.

Their backgrounds are vastly different, yet one thing bonds them – they made history when entering their medicine degree together five years ago.

Dr Suzan Makhloof is a decorated lecturer in linguistics and cross-cultural communication, teaching English in Hunter schools to students from diverse backgrounds. Marking the completion of the PhD in linguistics, she will cross the stage at University of Newcastle graduation on Tuesday, 16 December.

From being directed ‘not to learn anything new’ four years ago, Ruby Jones could not have transformed her trajectory in a more extravagant way. Marking the completion of her Bachelor of Education, she will cross the stage at the University of Newcastle ceremony on Monday, 15 December.

For Bachelor of Science (Advanced) graduate, Jessica McCourt, the culmination of her studies represents far more than a university degree – it marks a journey defined by grit, perseverance and remarkable poise in the face of health challenges.

The University of Newcastle will culminate its 60th anniversary year by celebrating the first doctors to graduate from its Excellence …

The University of Newcastle has taken a major step in expanding higher education on the Central Coast, with construction now complete on the new Gosford Central building on Mann Street ahead of its Semester 1, 2026 opening.