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News • 20 Oct 2026
“He did more than just talk": a play portraying Indigenous activism and advocacy
A long-forgotten story of Aboriginal activist Dexter Daniels was brought into public focus through a script reading hosted by the University of Newcastle's Purai Global Indigenous History Centre.
News • 15 Oct 2026
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.
News • 12 Oct 2026
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.
News • 22 Sep 2026
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.
News • 26 Aug 2026
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.
News • 18 Aug 2026
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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