News • 12 Dec 2025

A gift of life inspires a future in science

For Bachelor of Science (Advanced) graduate, Jessica McCourt, the culmination of her studies represents far more than a university degree – it marks a journey defined by grit, perseverance and remarkable poise in the face of health challenges.

News • 12 Dec 2025

Life-changing pathway delivers first doctors as graduations cap off 60th year

The University of Newcastle will culminate its 60th anniversary year by celebrating the first doctors to graduate from its Excellence …

News • 11 Dec 2025

Scientists find a fast, new way to recover high-grade silver from end-of-life solar panels

University of Newcastle researchers have developed a fast, safe and highly effective method to recover high grade silver from end-of-life solar panels, without using acid.

News • 09 Dec 2025

University of Newcastle’s I2N takes out top honours

The University of Newcastle’s Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) has been named the most recommended startup accelerator in Australia by Startup …

News • 08 Dec 2025

HMRI celebrates excellence in research and innovation at 2025 awards

Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) recognised the outstanding achievements of its research community at the 2025 HMRI Awards, held at Newcastle City Hall on Friday evening.

News • 01 Dec 2025

Exercise for students with disability boosts wellbeing beyond the classroom

An innovative school exercise program targeting students living with a disability has shown short bursts of physical activity during the school day significantly improve health and learning outcomes.

News • 28 Nov 2025

University of Newcastle previews new Gosford building

The University of Newcastle has taken a major step in expanding higher education on the Central Coast, with construction now complete on the new Gosford Central building on Mann Street ahead of its Semester 1, 2026 opening.

News • 26 Nov 2025

Sustainable beauty innovators and blood donation champions among students recognised at Employability Excellence Awards

The University of Newcastle has recognised its next generation of change-makers, from entrepreneurs tackling waste and sustainability, to passionate leaders driving community health initiatives, at this year’s Employability Excellence Awards.

News • 26 Nov 2025

Early career researchers awarded more than $2.1m ARC DECRA funding to drive future innovation

Four outstanding early-career researchers from the University of Newcastle have secured more than $2.1 million in the highly competitive Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA).

News • 24 Nov 2025

Over 9,000 young lives transformed as Children’s University turns 10

More than 1,100 children from 48 schools across the region will don their cap and gowns as they graduate from the University of Newcastle’s Children’s University (CU) program this week, marking 10 years of the initiative.

News • 20 Nov 2025

We’re not going anywhere: Muswellbrook faces transition beyond coal head on

As the Hunter region of New South Wales inches toward the closure of the state’s largest coal mine, Muswellbrook community members are urging industry to leave a positive legacy in their wake.

News • 19 Nov 2025

University showcases achievements at NSW Parliament

University of Newcastle students and staff will visit NSW Parliament today to highlight the university’s contribution to the region over …

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