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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New research collating the experiences of students managing an invisible disability at university is shining a light on outdated systems and urgent need for updated policy measures, according to a national study led by the University of Newcastle.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
Event
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.
In person
Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place
A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.
In person
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.
In person
On Every Corner
Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.
Event
Looking Ahead Asia-Pacific Lecture with Peter Varghese AO
Join Peter Varghese AO for a thought-provoking exploration of the forces shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific. Drawing on decades of experience in diplomacy and international affairs, Peter will examine the geopolitical, economic and strategic trends influencing our region and
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.
Event
NSW FLIP Showcase
From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.
In person
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.
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.