News • 01 Jul 2025

Team Wollotuka named back-to-back national champions

The University of Newcastle has been announced as the 2025 Indigenous Nationals winner for the second year in a row, after a group of talented students retained the trophy at the annual university sport games.

News • 25 Jun 2025

Calling all Newcastle Conservatorium Alumni

The Con is curating a special concert featuring performances by our talented alumni — and we want you to be part of it!

News • 20 Jun 2025

Big beanie day at the Bar on the Hill

The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle took to the Bar on the Hill on Monday June 16 for a massive Mark Hughes Foundation Beanie for Brain Cancer beanie day.

News • 18 Jun 2025

University of Newcastle ranked 2nd in World for Climate Action

The University of Newcastle’s strong commitment to sustainability has been recognised globally, with the university ranking second in the world for Climate Action in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

News • 15 Jun 2025

Approval granted for new City Campus Student Accommodation

The University of Newcastle has received formal approval from the NSW Government to proceed with the construction of its new City Campus Student Accommodation, located on the corner of Civic Lane and Worth Place.

News • 10 Apr 2025

Kicking goals in Nursing

From football boots to scrubs, Kiah Carmody-O’Toole is making an impact in the nursing world.

News • 10 Apr 2025

Career in teaching delivers worldwide experience

Piper Kennedy always knew she wanted to become a teacher. When her older sister, almost twice her age, became a teacher when she was still in primary school, that’s what really ignited her passion.

News • 10 Apr 2025

Skilled, inspired, and ready: Central Coast graduates make their mark

Nurses, teachers and oral health therapists will be among hundreds set to boost the workforce and make a difference on the Central Coast as they graduate from the University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah campus on Tuesday.

News • 01 Apr 2025

University of Newcastle appoints contractor to build new student accommodation

Work to deliver the new University of Newcastle City Campus Student Accommodation is one step closer with the recent appointment of Hansen Yuncken to deliver the main construction work.

News • 01 Apr 2025

Celebrating School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Science prize winners!

The School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences at the University of Newcastle is delighted to recognise the School’s prize winners for the 2023 academic year.

News • 28 Mar 2025

Enduring legacy for environmental protection

A scholarship to remember a friend and alumnus who dedicated his career to environmental conservation and lost his life in service, has been generously extended for ten more years by the NSW Government.

News • 26 Mar 2025

Bar on The Hill reopens: A new chapter for a Newcastle tradition

Bar on The Hill, a beloved Newcastle institution for the past 40 years, has officially reopened its doors after undergoing some exciting changes. With a revamped interior, new-look beer garden and updated menu, it’s hoped the changes will breathe new life into the venue.

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