2027 Academic Calendar
The university will adjust its 2027 Academic Calendar following a review of the first year of the new calendar.
Over the last couple of months, we have been working with colleagues from across the university to discuss how the new calendar was working in practice.
We’ve also been listening to student feedback, including through a whole‑of‑student forum held in March.
We are seeing areas where the new calendar is having positive impacts. In particular, the alignment of multiple teaching calendars has created some efficiencies and, the flexibility created through the midyear session has helped us to give students opportunities to fast-track their degree, catch-up on courses, undertake career-ready placements, international experiences, or take a break.
After listening to the feedback, we will be making some targeted refinements to the calendar in 2027 to address these challenges and further improve the experience for everyone.
No changes will occur to your current academic program in 2026.
2026 Academic Calendar
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.