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Wukul Yabang Aboriginal Health Research Community Panel has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Indigenous Governance Awards for embedding a Community Governance model that empowers local Aboriginal communities to shape the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander research agenda.

A strong commitment to engagement, sustainability, the environment and clean energy has lifted the University of Newcastle into the top …

The University of Newcastle has today announced the appointment of Professor Craig Simmons to the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation (DVCRI), following a highly competitive global recruitment process.

Construction has commenced on the University of Newcastle’s New Energy Skills Hub, a purpose-built facility that will help develop the critical skills needed for the Hunter’s energy transition.

More than 240 High School students from eight schools across the country put their STEM skills to the test at the national finals of The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC).

On Thursday 30 October, we celebrated 25 incredible years of the Science and Engineering Challenge at a special anniversary dinner hosted at The University of Newcastle, Australia.

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.

Associate Professor Troy Gaston and Dr Alex Callen from the School of Environmental and Life Sciences last month travelled to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands as part of the Enhancing Nature’s Unique Areas: Catchment Audit Activities project. 

The University of Newcastle is making significant strides in environmental sustainability, with a targeted 15% reduction in water use by the end of 2025. This ambitious goal, benchmarked against 2015 levels, reflects the University’s commitment to responsible water management and sustainable campus operations.

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.

Researchers at the University of Newcastle have secured $868,000 in state government funding to develop a program aimed at keeping teenage girls in sport, while tackling key challenges like body image, self-esteem, mental health, screentime behaviours and social media pressures.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has today visited the University of Newcastle to announce $20.7 million in funding to develop a ‘Future Industries Facility’ at the university’s Callaghan Campus. It will bring together undergraduate students, SMEs and community from across the Hunter to test and scale-up new technology and upskill people.