Indigenous Nationals 30th Anniversary
The Indigenous Nationals is a week-long sporting event bringing together 550+ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student athletes and supporting staff from across Australia. Throughout the week the students will compete across four sports: Netball, Basketball, Touch Football, and Volleyball.
This year, Indigenous Nationals will be returning home to The Wollotuka Institute to celebrate 30 years. The games originally began as a student-led initiative three decades ago and has grown to what it is today. It is seen by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as a chance to come together, meet mob from across Australia and celebrate our culture; connecting over sport.
Our stories
Where Culture meets STEM: Empowering future leaders in Wadeye
The University of Newcastle’s National Science and Engineering Challenge, SMART program and the Wollotuka Institute travelled to Wadeye to deliver a series of hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) activities that connect learning with culture.
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Showing our support for the Koori Knockout
The University of Newcastle and the Wollotuka Institute were proud to be named community partners of the 2026 Koori Knockout, one of the largest annual gatherings celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, community and rugby league.
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Aboriginal history honoured in naming of university student accommodation
The University of Newcastle has announced the name of its new student accommodation in the heart of Newcastle – Muloobinba House – honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture.
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Nathan Towney appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Engagement and Equity
The University of Newcastle has today announced the appointment of Nathan Towney as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Equity.
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CSIRO backs next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM talent with $1.5 million scholarship program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and other energy transition-related degrees at the University of Newcastle will benefit from a major new scholarship initiative funded by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.
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Grassroots communities share storytelling to preserve environmental gems
A beautiful cross-cultural storytelling project facilitated by the University of Newcastle is amplifying the voices of climate-facing communities and deepening understanding of the environmental and cultural significance of wetlands and waterways across the Pacific.
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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.