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News • 12 Mar 2026
New era in philanthropy is Indigenous-led
A groundbreaking paper, published today by the University of Newcastle and Noble Ambition, is challenging the philanthropic industry and calling for action to end on-going power imbalances.
News • 11 Mar 2026
Accelerating innovation on the Central Coast: new hub opens in Gosford
A partnership between the University of Newcastle’s Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) and Central Coast Council, the new Gosford Hub represents a significant milestone in the development of the Central Coast's innovation and startup ecosystem.
News • 09 Mar 2026
Globally recognised academic named 2026 Lake Mac Ambassador
Professor Tamara Blakemore honoured with Lake Macquarie’s top annual civic award for her tireless work as a global leader in community violence prevention.
News • 05 Mar 2026
Partnership to grow Pacific research pipelines and accelerate Pacific led solutions
The University of Newcastle and Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland (New Zealand) today signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build Pacific research capacity and expand opportunities for Pacific scholars, students and communities across and Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
News • 04 Mar 2026
Heart Foundation joins forces with ‘No Money, No Time’ to improve Australians’ nutrition-related heart health
No money, no time to cook healthy? Two leading health organisations have joined forces to help show people in Australia how simple it can be to cook heart-healthy meals on a budget.
News • 27 Feb 2026
Looking closely at wellbeing data
Last week’s release of the ‘Australian Universities Census on Staff Wellbeing’ delivered headline results and a sector-wide ranking of universities, prompting calls for action to address widespread concerns. Yet the full story remains out of reach.
News • 26 Feb 2026
Narrating Return at Newcastle Art Gallery
As part of the launch of Newcastle Art Gallery’s major reopening exhibition Iconic, Loved, Unexpected, a spatial exhibition in Gallery 10 Narrating Return will open at Newcastle Art Gallery on 27 February.
News • 25 Feb 2026
Exceptional educators celebrated in national teaching awards
Two academics from the University of Newcastle have been recognised for their innovative and creative teaching styles at the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).
News • 23 Feb 2026
Students, take the lead: how a peer-led program could transform our kids’ trajectories
Giving primary-school students a chance to teach and lead their younger peers not only strengthens their leadership skills, but also improves wellbeing, classroom engagement and student confidence, a new Australian study has shown.
News • 12 Feb 2026
Don’t let perfect get in the way of good uni reforms
Lasting policy reforms, almost always, have difficult beginnings. Think Medicare, the Superannuation Guarantee, or the National Disability Insurance Scheme. They have proven transformative for so many Australians. Yet all three measures weathered early criticism over their impact on social equity, wage pressure and increased public spending.
News • 11 Feb 2026
From Delhi to Newcastle, full tuition scholarship makes STEM dreams come true
From taking apart video game consoles as a child, to winning software development competitions in school, University of Newcastle Computer Science student Saihajleen Kaur has always dreamt of being behind the scenes of computer tech development.
News • 11 Feb 2026
Post‑mining research comes to life in community art exhibition
A new art exhibition has emerged from a four‑year study led by University of Newcastle researcher Associate Professor Hedda Askland, exploring how the Hunter Valley can navigate its post‑mining future.
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.