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For Bachelor of Science (Advanced) graduate, Jessica McCourt, the culmination of her studies represents far more than a university degree – it marks a journey defined by grit, perseverance and remarkable poise in the face of health challenges.

The University of Newcastle will culminate its 60th anniversary year by celebrating the first doctors to graduate from its Excellence …

Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) recognised the outstanding achievements of its research community at the 2025 HMRI Awards, held at Newcastle City Hall on Friday evening.

The University of Newcastle has taken a major step in expanding higher education on the Central Coast, with construction now complete on the new Gosford Central building on Mann Street ahead of its Semester 1, 2026 opening.

The University of Newcastle has recognised its next generation of change-makers, from entrepreneurs tackling waste and sustainability, to passionate leaders driving community health initiatives, at this year’s Employability Excellence Awards.

More than 1,100 children from 48 schools across the region will don their cap and gowns as they graduate from the University of Newcastle’s Children’s University (CU) program this week, marking 10 years of the initiative.

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).

The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research is thrilled to announce that we have now commenced an international collaboration with the Gregory lab at the Duke University Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Centre, led by Professor Simon Gregory.

The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research is thrilled to announce that we have now commenced an international collaboration with the Gregory lab at the Duke University Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Centre, led by Professor Simon Gregory.

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.

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.