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News • 29 Oct 2026
University of Newcastle appoints new Senior Art Curator
Celebrated arts leader Rachael Parsons is set to join the University of Newcastle Galleries as its new Senior Art Curator …
News • 28 Oct 2026
Indigenous-led project to drive cultural safety reform across Australia's health system
A nationally significant initiative to reduce racism and discrimination in healthcare will be rolled out across primary care settings, bringing culturally safer care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in GP clinics, telehealth services and specialist outreach clinics.
News • 22 Oct 2026
University of Newcastle appoints contractor for Hunter Building demolition
The University of Newcastle has announced McMahon Services as the principal contractor for the demolition of the Hunter Building at Callaghan Campus, marking a major milestone in the dismantling of the building.
News • 12 Oct 2026
Showing our support for the Koori Knockout
The University of Newcastle and the Wollotuka Institute were proud to be named community partners of the 2026 Koori Knockout, one of the largest annual gatherings celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, community and rugby league.
News • 07 Oct 2026
Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky to retire in February 2027
The University of Newcastle has today announced their Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, will retire in February 2027.
News • 30 Sep 2026
Tiny ocean microbe unlocks new clue to Earth's carbon cycle
Researchers have uncovered a key mechanism that helps one of the world's most abundant marine organisms capture carbon, providing new insights into the ocean's role in regulating Earth's climate.
News • 30 Sep 2026
Opinion: AI is our way back and investment's our future
Time and distance can bring renewed clarity. Having worked abroad for much of the past decade, former prime minister Kevin …
News • 25 Sep 2026
Every hour counts: Global study links assessment delays to higher risk of burst appendix
A global study of appendicitis has found longer time to surgical assessment was associated with a progressively higher risk of perforation to the appendix, or a 'burst appendix'.
News • 24 Sep 2026
Research quest to drive more equitable cancer outcomes for regional Australians
A $5 million Cancer Institute NSW grant is powering the next generation of researchers to help drive more equitable cancer outcomes for regional NSW communities.
News • 22 Sep 2026
Women founders take centre stage at NSW Parliament House
More than 80 guests gathered at NSW Parliament House for the NSW Female Founders Showcase, celebrating women entrepreneurs from I2N programs including the NSW Female Leadership and Innovation Program.
News • 10 Sep 2026
Newcastle researchers secure six ARC Future Fellowships to drive global innovation
Six University of Newcastle researchers have secured more than $6.6 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships to advance cutting-edge research, fill critical knowledge gaps and tackle major national and global challenges.
News • 03 Sep 2026
$10,000 to build your idea
The Circular Economy Grand Challenge is open. Get a team together, propose a way to help suppliers, businesses or consumers …
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