A group of female students and staff gather for a group photo on the field at Industree Stadium, Gosford

News • 22 Sep 2023

Hundreds of female students empowered to kick learning goals

Still buzzing from seeing their newfound heroes, the Matildas, achieve amazing World Cup success, a group of 200 female students hit the field at Industree Stadium, Gosford to participate in Maths with Mariners.

Guided tour of ResTech facilities

News • 21 Sep 2023

University and industry collaboration: ResTech officially opened by Minister Hon Ed Husic MP

The Honourable Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science, today visited the University of Newcastle to officially open the new ResTech facility.

Minister Husic presents with Sharon Claydon MP, VC Alex Zelinsky and Bob Hawes CEO Business Hunter sitting on stage beside him

News • 21 Sep 2023

Gen Z and Business Transformation on the Agenda as 250 turn out for University’s Industry Open Day

Working with Gen Z, using research to drive economic and social impact and industry transformation in the Hunter were key topics up for discussion as more than 250 local industry leaders gathered today for the University of Newcastle’s first Industry Open Day.

The University of Newcastle Logo

News • 15 Sep 2023

Our University supports a Yes vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum

The University of Newcastle supports an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.

Callum stands holding a trophy in softball uniform

News • 15 Sep 2023

Softballer takes out top honour at University Sports Awards

Softball player Callum Beashel has been awarded the University’s most prestigious sporting honour, Sportsperson of the Year, at the University of Newcastle’s Sports Awards held last night at the Conservatorium of Music.

researcher, Dr Jessica Allen, stands in her lab wearing a white lab jacket holding science equipment smiling at the camera

News • 14 Sep 2023

Dr Jessica Allen receives prestigious Young Tall Poppy Award

Electrochemical engineer, Dr Jessica Allen has been recognised with a NSW 2023 Young Tall Poppy Science Award for her outstanding contribution to science communication.

Maggie stands smiling at the camera

News • 12 Sep 2023

University Places Spotlight on Placements

Nominations for the Employability Excellence Awards close on Friday 15 September

News • 12 Sep 2023

Australian Catholic women echo the global call for church reform

Australian Catholic women are echoing their international sisters’ hunger for church reform, new research has shown.

yellow flowers in the foreground with industrial background visible behind barbed wire fence

News • 11 Sep 2023

Delprat Cottage landscape remediation project lands prestigious Good Design Award

In recognition for outstanding design and innovation, the Delprat Cottage and Gardens has been awarded a Good Design Award Gold Winner Accolade in the Architectural Design category at the 2023 Australian Good Design Awards.

A person talks to a staff member at an information desk for Early Entry

News • 7 Sep 2023

Students receive Early Entry offers and extra support ahead of HSC exams

Almost 8,000 high school students will today receive an offer to study at the University of Newcastle as part of the first round of offers for the institution’s new Early Entry program.

Two women using the photobooth at Gifting Day

News • 7 Sep 2023

566 people get behind University’s Gifting Day

Seven initiatives are set to receive vital funds, with the University of Newcastle’s Gifting Day raising more than $230,000 through the support of 566 donors and ambassadors.

Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin

News • 31 Aug 2023

Digital innovation launched to ‘eclipse’ rising tide of mental health and substance use problems

Much like the rest of the world, Australia is facing a mental health care crisis.

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