News • 20 Apr 2026

Stronger Together for our Community

The Staff Donor Collective is a group of passionate colleagues from across the University creating positive change through their collective kindness.

News • 15 Apr 2026

From Ma & Morley Scholar to Changemaker

The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program’s aim is to inspire, educate and cultivate the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious Australian leaders. Recent graduate, Dr Tanika Ridgeway, is already changing the way we approach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia.

News • 09 Apr 2026

New partnership to bolster Indigenous Careers

The University of Newcastle and CareerTrackers today officially launched a partnership to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into meaningful careers, internships and leadership opportunities.

News • 31 Mar 2026

University of Newcastle launches new Strategic Plan: Looking Ahead 2030

The University of Newcastle has unveiled Looking Ahead 2030, a transformative strategic plan that sets a bold direction for the …

News • 31 Mar 2026

Top marks for sports uniform proposal to boost students’ physical activity

New research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children’s physical activity levels: letting students wear sports uniforms every day.

News • 27 Mar 2026

Study confirms measurable biological markers in irritable bowel syndrome

New research from the University of Newcastle has found that people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) show detectable biological changes, challenging the long-held perception that the condition lacks a physical basis.

News • 16 Mar 2026

Wollotuka Recruitment Takes Outreach Across the Regions

Wollotuka’s recruitment team has kicked off the year with energy and purpose, hitting the road (literally) to connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities across New South Wales.

News • 13 Mar 2026

Young artists of the Coast shine at Gosford Library

People from across the region are set to gather on Friday 13 March for opening night of the University of Newcastle’s 2026 Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition, showcasing the exceptional creative talents of 25 HSC graduates from 10 schools on the Central Coast.

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 • 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 • 08 Mar 2026

Rights. Justice. Action - and the everyday bravery women deserve from us all

I often think back to where my journey began: a young woman, first in my family to step into higher education, I don’t know why, but I just knew that it would open my world and take me places I could only imagine.

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.

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