News • 07 Oct 2026

Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky to retire in February 2027

The University of Newcastle has today announced their Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, will retire in February 2027.

News • 02 Oct 2026

Local sport gets a boost with new multisport facility honouring Mark and Kirralee Hughes

The University of Newcastle has officially opened its new Mark and Kirralee Hughes Sports Common, marking a major investment in …

News • 30 Sep 2026

Opinion: AI is our way back and investment's our future

Time and distance can bring renewed clarity. Having worked abroad for much of the past decade, former prime minister Kevin …

News • 22 Sep 2026

Aboriginal history honoured in naming of university student accommodation

The University of Newcastle has announced the name of its new student accommodation in the heart of Newcastle – Muloobinba House – honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture.

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.

Next