Community and Alumni
News • 7 Feb 2024
Inspiring capable communities
Kate Maslan and Jordan Freeman, who were participants in I2N’s Accelerator Cohort 2023, are the co-founders of are of Ariel Community, a tech startup working to inspire advocacy for disability inclusion and access throughout Australian communities.
News • 29 Jan 2024
Celebrating our outstanding community with 2024 Australia Day Honours
The University of Newcastle congratulates all recipients who have been recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours, in particular celebrating those that make up a vital part of the University community.
News • 29 Jan 2024
Community encouraged to have their say on proposed City Campus Student Accommodation
The University of Newcastle will present its proposed city campus student accommodation plans and design to the local community in February, encouraging public input as planning and development on the project progresses.
News • 23 Jan 2024
Cutting-edge facility set to get the most out of athletes
Hunter Sports Centre is raising the bar on athlete performance in the Hunter with the opening of a cutting-edge new facility at the Glendale site.
News • 12 Jan 2024
Newcastle’s largest reconciliation event Ngarrama returns stronger than ever
Building on two successful years of reflection, the University of Newcastle is proud to welcome the wider community once again to Ngarrama.
News • 15 Dec 2023
Evidence of equity action puts University of Newcastle first in Australia
The University of Newcastle has today been recognised as a national leader in gender equity and Indigenous participation.
News • 13 Dec 2023
Popular courses revealed as choice and lifestyle draw students to University of Newcastle
As more than 50,000 students across NSW await their ATAR results and lock in their University enrolment choices, the University of Newcastle has revealed some of its most popular courses for 2024.
News • 4 Dec 2023
Construction set to begin on the University of Newcastle’s new Central Coast Campus
Work on the University of Newcastle’s new $63.8 million Central Coast Campus at 305 Mann Street in Gosford CBD is set to begin following the launch of the project’s construction phase today.
News • 30 Nov 2023
Republic of Korea collaboration: Universities combine with Port of Newcastle on green ammonia research centre
The University of Newcastle and Port of Newcastle have today signed a tripartite agreement with Pusan National University in the Republic of Korea that will see the development of a collaborative research centre for green ammonia power generation.
News • 28 Nov 2023
Great Hall celebrates 50 years of cheering graduates across the stage
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the University of Newcastle’s Great Hall, which was officially opened by the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Roden Cutler on 28 November 1973.
News • 20 Nov 2023
Wollotuka Institute celebrates 40 years
The University of Newcastle and our broader communities are proud to mark the 40th anniversary of the esteemed Wollotuka Institute.
News • 9 Nov 2023
The University of Newcastle recognises students, staff and industry partners at Employability Excellence Awards
University of Newcastle student Viv Jayachandran was last night awarded Student Entrepreneur of the Year at the University’s Employability Excellence Awards for his achievements establishing his software business, Jaegersoft.
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.