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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.

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.

Professor Tamara Blakemore honoured with Lake Macquarie’s top annual civic award for her tireless work as a global leader in community violence prevention.

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.

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.

Last week’s release of the ‘Australian Universities Census on Staff Wellbeing’ delivered headline results and a sector-wide ranking of universities, prompting calls for action to address widespread concerns. Yet the full story remains out of reach.

Lasting policy reforms, almost always, have difficult beginnings. Think Medicare, the Superannuation Guarantee, or the National Disability Insurance Scheme. They have proven transformative for so many Australians. Yet all three measures weathered early criticism over their impact on social equity, wage pressure and increased public spending.

From taking apart video game consoles as a child, to winning software development competitions in school, University of Newcastle Computer Science student Saihajleen Kaur has always dreamt of being behind the scenes of computer tech development.

Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has unveiled a major upgrade to imaging capabilities with the installation of a new Siemens Healthineers MAGNETOM Cima.X Fit MRI scanner at the Hunter Medical Research Institute Imaging Centre, strengthening the region's capacity for world-class medical research.

The University of Newcastle is proud to congratulate all recipients who have been recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours, particularly those who make up the vibrant and growing University community.

Respiratory researchers are set to investigate a surprising driver of poor lung health: the body’s metabolism.

His Excellency the Honourable Dr Kevin Rudd AC was today recognised for his extraordinary contributions to the nation, public life, and diplomacy with an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Newcastle.