Goal 2:
Zero Hunger
Staff Hunger Interventions
The University provides several interventions to prevent or alleviate hunger among staff. Throughout 2024, these included:
- Free food at events: Staff are provided with free food during catered work events and University functions.
- Leftover catering redistribution: Leftover food from catered events is made available to staff, helping reduce food waste and support those who may benefit from access to extra meals.
- Access to food services and community events: Staff can participate in University-organised events such as BBQs and free breakfasts, often hosted through the UNSA pantry and other campus services.
- Cost-saving resources: The University also shares information and tips on how to reduce grocery expenses, supporting financial well-being alongside food access.
These initiatives reflect the University's commitment to staff welfare by addressing food security in practical and accessible ways.
Bars and Food
We have a wide range of cafes, restaurants and bars across our Callaghan, Newcastle City precinct and Central Coast campuses. Our outlets provide a variety of affordable and nutritious meal options, including vegan and vegetarian. So whether you're looking for a quiet spot for a coffee or drink, or a place to catch up with friends for a bite to eat, we've got plenty of options for you. We also have a café on hand in each of our libraries providing coffee, snacks and lunches.
Our food and beverage outlets and their locations can be found below:
Please note that trading hours are subject to change during the semester break.
Callaghan
Bar on the Hill
Location: UH-212, Bar on the Hill
Semester opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8.00 am - late. (Last food orders at 8.30 pm)
Located on the Hunter side of our Callaghan campus, the Bar on the Hill is the centre of entertainment at the University of Newcastle. With nightly events, including pool, trivia and student parties, BOTH is the go-to place for students. Bar on the Hill is also one of Newcastle’s best live music venues, hosting some of Australia’s best artists, bands and international guests.
The cafe serves up a wide variety of delicious, healthy and well-priced breakfast, lunch and dinner options. With coffee, cold drinks and a licensed bar, BOTH has all your drink options covered.
Cadre Coffee
Location: The Lawn, behind The House, next to the SR Building
Semester opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 2:30pm
Semester break hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm
If you've ever been to Harris Farm on Darby St, you may already be familiar with Cadre Coffee. Offering quality coffee, gourmet toasties, wraps, salad rolls, milkshakes and more for on-the-go needs.
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Heart Art Café
Location: SCH-306, The Forum
Semester opening hours:
Monday to Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Heart Art Café provides all things fresh with an extensive range of vegan and gluten-free options. Fresh fruit salads, smoothies, healthy wraps, juices and coffee to get you through your day. Stop by and fuel up in the morning with a delicious selection on the breakfast menu. You can also stock up on your bulk bag of coffee beans as well!
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Hive Café
Location: VE Building
Semester opening hours:
Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Providing people who want to eat healthy with a fast, easy and nutritious solution. The café serves a range of grab-and-go salads, wraps and sandwiches as well as a diverse range of chef-prepared meals which are restaurant quality, calorie controlled, low in sodium, free from preservatives and additives.
Drop in for great coffee and pick up a healthy snack.
Hussy's Kebabs
Location: The Lawn, behind The House, next to the SR Building
Semester opening hours:
Monday to Thursday 10:00 am - 7.00 pm
Friday 10.00 am - 6.00 pm
Semester break hours:
Monday to Friday 11.00 am - 3.00 pm
A small family-run business offering delicious kebabs, snack packs with fresh meat off the rack and falafel for you vegetarians out there.
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Kumache Kitchen
Location: The Lawn, behind The House, next to the SR Building
Semester opening hours:
Monday to Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 10.00 am - 4:00 pm
Semester break hours:
Monday to Friday 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Venezuelan/South American blend of vegan street food! Run by husband and wife duo Jose and Paola who aim to create sustainable food to captivate all palettes.
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LC Deli
Location: West Residence (SAA), Student Living Accommodation Precinct
Semester opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Semester break hours:
Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 2.00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Toasties, wraps, sweets, coffee and cold drinks – LC Deli is the ideal location to enjoy a quick bite to eat.
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Local Connections
Location: US-209, Shortland Building
Semester opening hours:
Monday to Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8.00 am - 6.00 pm.
Local Connections is the University’s casual all-day dining restaurant. Nestled in Callaghan's lush bushland setting, Local Connections aims to highlight the connection between the University and the local community.
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Newy Convenience Shortland (Pinkies)
Location: US-222, Shortland Building
Semester opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Semester break hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
You can purchase lollies, chocolate, fresh fruit, sandwiches, yoghurt, drinks, chips, ice cream, pies, sausage rolls and general supplies including stationery. Everything you need to get you through your uni day!
Sprout Café
Location: L-271, Auchmuty Library
Semester opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Semester break hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Along with 10/10 coffee, Sprout serves a delicious array of fresh sandwiches, salads, wraps, muffins, and heartier meals such as pasta and curries. There are meals for everyone with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available.
Subway
Location: US-226, Shortland Building
Semester opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5.00 pm
Semester break hours:
Monday - Thurs: 9:00 am - 3.00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am - 2.00 pm
Subway is a fast-food franchise that primarily offers healthy submarine sandwiches and salads. Subway is a popular choice for lunch on campus with both students and staff. They offer a huge range of fresh subs (including yummy breakfast subs!), wraps, salads, cold drinks and the famous Subway cookie!
Gluten-free and vegetarian options, as well as catering, are available.
Think Café
Location: SCH-306, Shortland Building
Semester opening hours:
Monday to Friday 6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Semester break hours:
Monday to Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Serving a selection of coffees, teas, juices and smoothies, as well as a range of healthy snack and meal options.
Newcastle City
Newcastle Food and Flower Markets
Location: NUspace, ground floor
Semester opening hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm
Semester break hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm
Boasting provisions of quality blooms, fresh produce, and a passion for sustainability and eco-friendly living, Newcastle Food & Flower Markets has expanded its operation from Sandgate to the ground floor of NUspace. Offering coffee and a menu of lunch and snack options, there's something here to satisfy your hunger and caffeine cravings!
Darks Coffee
Location: Q Building
Semester opening hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm
Semester break hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm
Darks Coffee Roasters is nestled in the heart of the city, on the ground floor of Q building. A local business with origins as wholesale coffee suppliers, the baristas at Darks will ensure your brew is crafted to perfection. Also offering cold beverages, a selection of light snacks, sandwiches, and wraps made with fresh ingredients to compliment your experience.
Central Coast (Ourimbah)
Ganda Burung
In Darkinung language, Ganda Burung are the words for food shelter. This name was chosen for the recently refurbished eatery to reflect the type of experience our students, staff and visitors will experience. This is a place to sit and connect with others and a place to connect with the outdoor spaces including the billabong located adjacent to the café. Sit back and enjoy a range of hot and cold meals, sweet treats and great healthy food options as well.
Location
SA-136, Student Amenities building
Semester opening hours
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (until 1:45pm for hot food)
Semester break hours
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 2.00pm
Yara Ngura
In Darkinung language, Yara Ngura are the words for gumtree place. This name was chosen for the library café to reflect the previous name of the space and to connect with the environment around the campus. Pop in to get your coffee fix as well as a range of great grab and go meals.
Location
IRC-101a, Ourimbah Library
Semester opening hours
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 2.00pm
Semester break hours
Closed
Central Coast (Gosford)
The Cook & Granger Community Café
Location: Ground floor of the CCCSRI building
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm
The Cook & Granger is a café only just starting its journey at Gosford Hospital. Specifically designed with the Australian hospital and healthcare sector in mind. Delivering healthy food to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of staff, visitors and students. The café aims to bring social purpose and tangible sustainability to life through products, staff and programs. This philosophy will see small sustainable changes add up to positive environmental, health and wellbeing impacts.
Roastery Quarters Coffee Kiosk
Location: The foyer of the CCCSRI building
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 7:00am - 11:00am
When you need that early morning fix you can count on the baristas at the Roastery to serve up the very best brew on campus. Serving a rotating selection of coffee blends and premium teas along with a convenient hoard of snacks and cold drinks, the team at the roastery are ready to get you moving and refuelled.
Staff kitchens
Providing free filtered hot and cold water as well as access to free microwaves, you can find staff kitchens in all buildings with office workers, more often than not there are several kitchens per building to mitigate lunch rush pressure. There are also vending machines and coffee machines provided around campus.
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