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News • 02 Jul 2025
Smarter water use helping University save water
The University of Newcastle is making significant strides in environmental sustainability, with a targeted 15% reduction in water use by the end of 2025. This ambitious goal, benchmarked against 2015 levels, reflects the University’s commitment to responsible water management and sustainable campus operations.
News • 01 Jul 2025
Team Wollotuka named back-to-back national champions
The University of Newcastle has been announced as the 2025 Indigenous Nationals winner for the second year in a row, after a group of talented students retained the trophy at the annual university sport games.
News • 26 Jun 2025
$1.27m ARC Linkage funding to improve animal health and grow Australia’s biomanufacturing capability
Delivering innovative solutions to improve food security, public health and environmental sustainability, two University of Newcastle research teams have secured more than $1.27million through the latest round of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects funding
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 • 15 Jun 2025
Approval granted for new City Campus Student Accommodation
The University of Newcastle has received formal approval from the NSW Government to proceed with the construction of its new City Campus Student Accommodation, located on the corner of Civic Lane and Worth Place.
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 • 09 Jun 2025
Secret koala population uncovered on city fringe
A landmark survey has uncovered a hidden koala population living on the fringe of a major city, using thermal drone searches with spotlight verification and statistical modelling.
News • 03 Jun 2025
Astronomers gain unprecedented insight into the formation of a planet 850 lightyears away
On a quest to understand how planets are formed – and ultimately how Earth fits into the cosmic picture – astronomers have uncovered the chemical composition of an exoplanet 850 lightyears away with unprecedented precision.
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.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.