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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.
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.