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News • 07 Jul 2026
University of Newcastle takes out 30th anniversary of Indigenous Nationals on home soil
The University of Newcastle and the Wollotuka Institute have proudly celebrated 30 Years of Indigenous Nationals, welcoming more than 500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student-athletes from 31 universities across Australia for the milestone event.
News • 30 Jun 2026
Blak Excellence Learning Exchange – “From the Sea to the Desert”
The Blak Excellence Reciprocal Learning Exchange brings together emerging leaders from communities across Australia and North America to connect, learn and collaborate.
News • 29 Jun 2026
Wukul Yabang Recognised as Finalist in the Indigenous Governance Awards
Wukul Yabang Aboriginal Health Research Community Panel has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Indigenous Governance Awards for embedding a Community Governance model that empowers local Aboriginal communities to shape the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander research agenda.
News • 15 Jun 2026
Indigenous Nationals returns home for landmark 30th anniversary
At the end of this month, Indigenous Nationals presented by bp (Indigenous Nationals), returns home to the University of Newcastle, where more than 500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will come together on Awabakal and Worimi Country.
News • 01 Jun 2026
Almost $3M to transform ageing and dementia care for First Nations Elders
Indigenous-led research initiative Deadly Dreaming has been awarded a major national grant, marking a powerful step forward in reshaping how ageing and dementia care is understood and delivered for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
News • 23 Apr 2026
Blueprint for FEE-FREE Uni Ready courses unveiled
Universities across Australia now have a blueprint to deliver free university pathway programs, following the launch today of national policy recommendations and a guidebook developed by the University of Newcastle.
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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.