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News • 13 Nov 2026

Invisible no more: national study reveals stark barriers facing university students living with hidden disability

New research collating the experiences of students managing an invisible disability at university is shining a light on outdated systems and urgent need for updated policy measures, according to a national study led by the University of Newcastle.

News • 04 Nov 2026

Circular Economy Grand Challenge winners turn waste into opportunity

Giving old solar panels a second life, recovering value from waste timber and helping Australians improve existing homes earned three teams the top prizes in the University of Newcastle’s 2026 Circular Economy Grand Challenge.

News • 29 Oct 2026

Indigenous-led research to reach more communities

Community demand is driving the next phase of the 'Which Way? Women's Program' to expand beyond NSW.

News • 29 Oct 2026

New ARC training centres draw on Newcastle expertise

University of Newcastle researchers will help shape two newly funded Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centres.

News • 28 Oct 2026

Partnership creates pathways

A partnership between CSIRO and the University of Newcastle is creating new opportunities to value the knowledge systems of Aboriginal …

News • 28 Oct 2026

A legacy for leukaemia research

After losing her father to leukaemia, Ngaire Callaghan found a meaningful way to honour his memory.

News • 28 Oct 2026

Through courage comes change

Religious sisters have supported communities around the world, yet their experiences of sexual and gendered violence within religious institutions have …

News • 28 Oct 2026

Scholarship supports rural healthcare

Tarun, a fourth-year student studying a Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program), is determined to …

News • 28 Oct 2026

Approaching a decade of difference

The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program has become a launchpad for students to live extraordinary lives. As it approaches its …

News • 28 Oct 2026

Community drives transformational change

Since 2021, the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) has transformed community generosity into one of Australia’s most significant brain cancer care …

News • 28 Oct 2026

Indigenous-led project to drive cultural safety reform across Australia's health system

A nationally significant initiative to reduce racism and discrimination in healthcare will be rolled out across primary care settings, bringing culturally safer care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in GP clinics, telehealth services and specialist outreach clinics.

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.

Events

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2026 Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry

The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce that applications for the Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry for 2026 is now open.

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When Monday 19 October 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026

In person

Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place

A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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When Monday 16 November 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Orange to Blue Skies Film Screening

Join us for a screening followed by a Q&A and conversation with a panel of young people from the Hunter Valley.

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When Tuesday 17 November 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location  University of Newcastle, Upper Hunter Campus | 85 Hill St, Muswellbrook

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On Every Corner

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.

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When Friday 20 November 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location  University House | Cnr King and Auckland Street, Newcastle 2300

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In person

Works In Practice Muster 4

A new research collective at the University of Newcastle that aims to foster a supportive and collaborative community of practice.

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When Monday 30 November 2026
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Location  NUSpace, Watt Space Gallery

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NSW FLIP Showcase

From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.

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When Thursday 3 December 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Greenhouse Tech Hub, Sydney

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The Merv and Janet Copley Symposium

Showcasing some of the vital research that has resulted from the bequest and archival collection from across the University of Newcastle.

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When Friday 11 December 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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