News • 17 Jul 2025

From boots to books, Ellie strives to make sports and law accessible to all

Ellie Jones strives to apply her understanding of the law far beyond corporate corridors and lofty courtrooms.

News • 16 Jul 2025

University receives Keys to the City in its 60th year

The University of Newcastle received the Keys to the City on Friday, marking six decades of transforming lives, driving innovation, and supporting growth across the Hunter region.

News • 16 Jul 2025

200,000 lives transformed: a historic graduation 60 years in the making

The University of Newcastle will reach a momentous milestone this week, celebrating 200,000 graduates in its 60th year as a university of – and for – its regions.

News • 03 Jul 2025

Commonwealth Supported Place postgrad initiative empowers Kieran to pursue surgical dreams

Kieran Cubby, a proud Wiradjuri/Murrawarri man from Dubbo, is on a determined path to becoming an orthopaedic surgeon – a dream that once seemed out of reach.

News • 25 Jun 2025

Calling all Newcastle Conservatorium Alumni

The Con is curating a special concert featuring performances by our talented alumni — and we want you to be part of it!

News • 18 Jun 2025

University of Newcastle ranked 2nd in World for Climate Action

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.

News • 10 Jun 2025

2025 King’s Birthday Honours celebrates distinguished Australians

The University of Newcastle proudly acknowledges the outstanding Australians recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, particularly those that make up the diverse and accomplished University community.

News • 22 May 2025

Newcastle engineer shines under Australian Academy of Science spotlight

In recognition of his boundless contributions to the field of electrical engineering, the Australian Academy of Science has today announced University of Newcastle Emeritus Professor Rick Middleton as a Fellow of the Academy.

News • 22 May 2025

First researchers announced for accelerator program tackling sepsis, stroke, IVF and hearing

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has announced the first group of innovators selected for the Newcastle Permanent Innovation Accelerator …

News • 13 May 2025

Newly-refurbished University of Newcastle building opens at Callaghan Campus in honour of Alumnus Dr Vic Levi

Today marked a significant milestone at the University of Newcastle with the official opening and renaming ceremony of ‘The Vic Levi Building’, formerly known as the Health and Physical Education Building, at Callaghan Campus.

News • 13 May 2025

University announces Stage 1 of courses to be taught on Central Coast as construction completion date nears in Gosford

The University of Newcastle has today announced Education, Social Science, Business, and Pathway programs will be taught at the new Mann Street site in the heart of Gosford from next year, as the first stage of program announcements for the new facility.

News • 10 Apr 2025

Career in teaching delivers worldwide experience

Piper Kennedy always knew she wanted to become a teacher. When her older sister, almost twice her age, became a teacher when she was still in primary school, that’s what really ignited her passion.

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