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 • 11 Mar 2026

Accelerating innovation on the Central Coast: new hub opens in Gosford

A partnership between the University of Newcastle’s Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) and Central Coast Council, the new Gosford Hub represents a significant milestone in the development of the Central Coast's innovation and startup ecosystem.

News • 01 Oct 2025

Central Coast twins tackle university to support local mob

Juggling work, study and sport could be challenging for Wiradjuri/Gomeroi twins, Bailey and Leigtham, but there is a clear mission that drives them forward.

News • 20 Jan 2025

University secures $20.7m innovation facility - a fast track to net zero for industry

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has today visited the University of Newcastle to announce $20.7 million in funding to develop a ‘Future Industries Facility’ at the university’s Callaghan Campus. It will bring together undergraduate students, SMEs and community from across the Hunter to test and scale-up new technology and upskill people.

News • 16 Jan 2025

Ngarrama returns to light up Newcastle

Ngarrama will illuminate King Edward Park on Saturday 25 January when the University of Newcastle proudly welcomes the community back for its annual reflection event.

News • 03 Dec 2024

Further international success for public health pioneer

Professor Xiaofei Zhang, a highly accomplished health professional and alumnus of the University of Newcastle, has been awarded the Life Science Award at the 2024 Australia China Alumni Awards (ACAA).

News • 02 Sep 2024

University of Newcastle recognised as national leader in equity

The University of Newcastle has today been recognised as a leader in addressing inequality, becoming one of the first two universities in Australia to receive a Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena Swan Silver Award.

News • 16 Jul 2024

Matilda masters expanding her health career

After working in infectious disease during the COVID-19 pandemic, Matilda Boey knew she wanted to contribute further to Singapore’s health system, inspiring her to study a Master of Public Health.

News • 16 Jul 2024

Brendan constructs new life path after government career

Coming to University after a 12-year career in government, Brendan Bowler was looking to try something new and found his passion along the way.

News • 15 Jul 2024

Every student journey celebrated at University of Newcastle graduations

More than 1,200 students will don their caps and gowns to celebrate their study achievements during six graduation ceremonies this week at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus.

News • 15 Jul 2024

Heath scores Wollotuka support to succeed

As a young country boy from Bourke with aspirations of being an NRL player, Barkindji man Heath Gibbs never thought University was an option for him.

News • 15 Jul 2024

Returning to study marketing, Rebecca meant business

Rebecca Cramp started university straight out of high school but decided, at the time, it wasn’t for her. Seven years later she returned with a renewed sense of purpose.