News • 23 Apr 2026

Blueprint for FEE-FREE Uni Ready courses unveiled

Universities across Australia now have a blueprint to deliver free university pathway programs, following the launch today of national policy …

News • 23 Apr 2026

University of Newcastle officially opens new Gosford building

Federal Minister for Education the Hon Jason Clare MP and NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education the Hon …

News • 09 Apr 2026

New partnership to bolster Indigenous Careers

The University of Newcastle and CareerTrackers today officially launched a partnership to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into meaningful careers, internships and leadership opportunities.

News • 31 Mar 2026

University of Newcastle launches new Strategic Plan: Looking Ahead 2030

The University of Newcastle has unveiled Looking Ahead 2030, a transformative strategic plan that sets a bold direction for the …

News • 28 Nov 2025

University of Newcastle previews new Gosford building

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.

News • 11 Nov 2025

University recognises trailblazing geologist and advocate for women in science

Professor Beryl Nashar AO OBE, a trailblazing geologist, educator, and one of the founding figures of the University of Newcastle, has been recognised at Callaghan Campus with the GP (General Purpose) Building named in her honour.

News • 24 Oct 2025

University of Newcastle commemorates graduate excellence

The Alumni Excellence Awards were celebrated last night, recognising exceptional University of Newcastle graduates making an impact across diplomacy, arts, mental health, healthcare and human rights.

News • 16 Oct 2025

Australian Rotary Health Supports life-saving research

Leading experts in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Newcastle have made a significant discovery that may unlock the secrets of heart disease with support from Australian Rotary Health. 

News • 15 Oct 2025

Tour de Cure powering cancer breakthroughs 

Tour de Cure has generously invested over $750,000 into cancer research at the University of Newcastle, supporting PhD students, early career researchers and leading scientists. This vital funding has fuelled innovative research tackling cancer from every angle – prevention, treatment and survivorship – and helped accelerate discoveries that change lives.

News • 02 Oct 2025

'You'll never go to university': Deputy Vice-Chancellor proved doubters wrong

By Damon Cronshaw for the Newcastle Herald.

News • 01 Oct 2025

Central Coast twins tackle university to support local mob

Juggling work, study and sport could be challenging for Wiradjuri/Gomeroi twins, Bailey and Leigtham, but there is a clear mission that drives them forward.

News • 25 Sep 2025

University pays tribute to founding figure with building renaming

The legacy of Mr Griffith Hammond Duncan, Founding Principal of the Newcastle Teachers’ College, has been recognised at the University of Newcastle today with the School of Education building at Callaghan campus renamed in his honour.