A leader in Indigenous education and research

In the language of the Awabakal people "Wollotuka" means "eating and meeting place".

We are committed to the advancement and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at a local, national and global level. At Wollotuka you can connect with other students and community – a home away from home while studying.

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There are many ways for you to gain entry to University. You don’t need to have completed your HSC or have an ATAR. We have a number of pathways which take your life experience and your goals for University study into account.

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We have supported thousands of Indigenous graduates whilst championing an academically enriching and culturally affirming education, and forging a reputation as a leader in Indigenous education in Australia.

Empowering Indigenous futures for four decades

Born from passion and persistence in the 1980s, we began as a small support unit for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student. From these humble beginnings, we grew into a leading centre for Indigenous education and research. Over four decades, we have expanded our reach through programs, earning international recognition for our work.

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Commonwealth Supported Place postgrad initiative empowers Kieran to pursue surgical dreams

News • 03 Jul 2025

Commonwealth Supported Place postgrad initiative empowers Kieran to pursue surgical dreams

Kieran Cubby, a proud Wiradjuri/Murrawarri man from Dubbo, is on a determined path to becoming an orthopaedic surgeon – a dream that once seemed out of reach.

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Team Wollotuka named back-to-back national champions

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.

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Ngarrama returns to shine light on reconciliation

News • 28 Mar 2025

Ngarrama returns to shine light on reconciliation

The night of reflection invites people to consider traditional life before 1788. It brings local community together to connect to Country and reflect and share in cultural knowledge. Traditional dance, music and storytelling celebrated the rich culture of the Awabakal and Worimi people, the traditional owners of the land upon which Newcastle now stands.

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Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to succeed

News • 28 Mar 2025

Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to succeed

Growing up in Dubbo, Makaah Darcy dreamed of studying law at the University of Newcastle. As the proud recipient of the Claudia Sloan Scholarship for Indigenous Students, Makaah says believing in herself and receiving support from the scholarship turned her dream into reality.

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Ngarrama returns to light up Newcastle

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.

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Dust yourself off and try again: you can do it and become a doctor

News • 12 Dec 2024

Dust yourself off and try again: you can do it and become a doctor

Failing doesn’t make you a failure, and it’s not a reason to give up on your dream. That’s what Shelby Edwards discovered while studying medicine at the University of Newcastle.

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The Wollotuka Institute acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal Nation, Darkinung Nation, Biripai Nation, Worimi Nation, Wonnarua Nation and Eora Nation. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past, present and emerging.

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