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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.
News • 10 Apr 2025
MHF Centre backs big ideas to beat brain cancer
Big ideas in brain cancer research have been fast-tracked by the University of Newcastle’s Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research.
News • 10 Apr 2025
Skilled, inspired, and ready: Central Coast graduates make their mark
Nurses, teachers and oral health therapists will be among hundreds set to boost the workforce and make a difference on the Central Coast as they graduate from the University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah campus on Tuesday.
News • 03 Apr 2025
National study confirms healthy eating linked to longevity in women
Australian women who eat mainly in line with Australian Dietary Guidelines or a Mediterranean-style diet* are 40% more likely to live until their mid-to-late 70s than those with poorer diets, according to the country’s largest analysis of women’s long-term dietary data published today in The Journal of Nutrition.1
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