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News • 31 Mar 2026

Top marks for sports uniform proposal to boost students’ physical activity

New research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children’s physical activity levels: letting students wear sports uniforms every day.

News • 27 Mar 2026

Study confirms measurable biological markers in irritable bowel syndrome

New research from the University of Newcastle has found that people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) show detectable biological changes, challenging the long-held perception that the condition lacks a physical basis.

News • 23 Mar 2026

Applications open for the University's new Research Excellence Fellowship program

The University of Newcastle has opened applications for the first cohort of its new Research Excellence Fellowships program, in an …

News • 19 Mar 2026

University Skills Hub to accelerate transition to new energy economy

Construction has commenced on the University of Newcastle’s New Energy Skills Hub, a purpose-built facility that will help develop the critical skills needed for the Hunter’s energy transition.

News • 18 Mar 2026

Collaborative research for a safe and healthy coastal environment

The University of Newcastle and Central Coast Council have partnered to undertake a comprehensive scientific study of ocean outfalls and surrounding marine environments.

News • 16 Mar 2026

Ten years on: young Australians ambitious and resilient despite rising pressures

Overlapping and worsening social, economic and environmental pressures are making Australian high school students more uncertain about their futures compared to a decade ago, according to new research from the University of Newcastle.

News • 12 Mar 2026

Feminisms from/of the Souths

To celebrate International Women's Day, Purai Global Indigenous History Centre hosted a dialogue across and between feminisms and feminists from/of the South.

News • 12 Mar 2026

New era in philanthropy is Indigenous-led

A groundbreaking paper, published today by the University of Newcastle and Noble Ambition, is challenging the philanthropic industry and calling for action to end on-going power imbalances.

News • 11 Mar 2026

Accelerating innovation on the Central Coast: new hub opens in Gosford

A partnership between the University of Newcastle’s Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) and Central Coast Council, the new Gosford Hub represents a significant milestone in the development of the Central Coast's innovation and startup ecosystem.

News • 04 Mar 2026

Heart Foundation joins forces with ‘No Money, No Time’ to improve Australians’ nutrition-related heart health

No money, no time to cook healthy?  Two leading health organisations have joined forces to help show people in Australia how simple it can be to cook heart-healthy meals on a budget.

News • 23 Feb 2026

Students, take the lead: how a peer-led program could transform our kids’ trajectories

Giving primary-school students a chance to teach and lead their younger peers not only strengthens their leadership skills, but also improves wellbeing, classroom engagement and student confidence, a new Australian study has shown.

News • 11 Feb 2026

Post‑mining research comes to life in community art exhibition

A new art exhibition has emerged from a four‑year study led by University of Newcastle researcher Associate Professor Hedda Askland, exploring how the Hunter Valley can navigate its post‑mining future.

Events

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I&E Academy: FinTech: AI, Tokenisation & the Future of Digital Currency Symposium

Join the I&E Academy for the latest Impact by Design Symposium, exploring how AI, blockchain and tokenisation are reshaping digital finance. This symposium brings industry and research perspectives together through Design Science Research.

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When Thursday 24 September 2026
9:45am - 11:45am
Location  NUSpace

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What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking

Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures

In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

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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 Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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