Goal 2:
Zero Hunger
Sustainable Food Choices on Campus
Our University provides sustainable food choices for all on campus, including vegetarian and vegan options.
Across our Callaghan, Newcastle City, and Central Coast campuses, we are committed to offering food that supports health, affordability, and environmental sustainability. This commitment is reflected in the range of food outlets, the diversity of menu options, and the values upheld by our food retailers.
2024 Key Highlights of Our Sustainable Food Offerings:
- Wide variety of food outlets:
Our campuses feature a diverse mix of cafes, restaurants, and bars that cater to a broad range of dietary preferences and needs.
- Sustainability focus:
Most of our food providers actively work to reduce environmental impact by:- Avoiding single-use plastics
- Using sustainable and compostable packaging
- Sourcing ingredients locally where possible
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available at all major outlets:
These options are clearly labelled and widely accessible.
2024 Major On-Campus Food Locations:
- Bar on the Hill (Callaghan Campus): Offers a relaxed dining environment with vegetarian and vegan menu items, and a focus on sustainable packaging.
- Shortland Building (Callaghan Campus):
Hosts a number of food outlets that provide a variety of affordable and nutritious meals, including plant-based meals, gluten-free and allergy-friendly options, and sustainable packaging and waste-reduction initiatives
- Local Connections (Callaghan Campus):
A standout venue that connects students with seasonal, local produce. The menu is curated by culinary experts and reflects a strong focus on sustainability, locally-sourced ingredients, and inclusive meals for all dietary needs, including vegetarian and vegan dishes.
- LC Deli (Callaghan City Campus): LC Deli offers a menu centred around gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, ethical sourcing, and minimal waste and eco-friendly packaging
- Civic Delights (Newcastle City Campus): An affordable, eco-friendly sandwich shop that caters to a wide audience with vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and halal options.
- Hunter & Darby Street Eats (Newcastle City Campus): A wide range of restaurants and cafes supporting every form of dietary requirement can be found along the Hunter Street / Darby Street areas. These include cultural stops for Asian, Italian, Middle Eastern, or fusion cuisine, or immersive Australian meals to enjoy along the water.
- Other outlets across campuses: Food vendors across all precincts, including the Central Coast campus, follow University sustainability guidelines and are encouraged to provide inclusive food options, minimise environmental impact, and support student wellbeing through healthy choices.
Toasties, wraps, sweets, coffee and cold drinks – Lc Deli is the ideal location to enjoy a quick bite to eat.
Lc Deli still pursues the ethos of the Local Connections restaurant: to provide locally sourced and sustainable food offerings for both staff and students on campus.
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.