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News • 24 Jun 2026

University of Newcastle ranked in the top 30 globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

A strong commitment to engagement, sustainability, the environment and clean energy has lifted the University of Newcastle into the top …

News • 17 Jun 2026

Building a stronger first line of defence against respiratory viruses

Respiratory viruses continue to place significant pressure on communities and healthcare services each winter. For Professor Nathan Bartlett, a virologist at the University of Newcastle and leader of HMRI's Infection Research Program, those numbers highlight the need for better ways to stop infections before they take hold.

News • 10 Jun 2026

MHF commits landmark $18.9m boost to accelerate brain cancer research

A landmark $18.9 million philanthropic gift will supercharge Australia’s fight to beat brain cancer and accelerate new treatments, with the University of Newcastle and the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) today announcing a major expansion of their partnership.

News • 05 Jun 2026

Cardiovascular grants back researchers tackling heart health

University of Newcastle researchers have secured NSW Ministry of Health funding to address heart-health challenges in regional communities. The projects look at protecting babies’ hearts and lungs before birth and supporting people through cancer treatment, translating evidence into prevention and improved health outcomes.

News • 03 Jun 2026

NSW research trials report outcomes for women's health: pharmacist-led UTI and oral contraceptive services

Two landmark University of Newcastle-led research trials have provided evidence on the safety and effectiveness of pharmacist-led management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and oral contraceptive resupply in women – helping to facilitate timely access to care and referral to GPs when clinically needed.

News • 02 Jun 2026

Six Hunter researchers cash in on quest to crack cancer, save kids and change lives

Six medical researchers taking on some of the Hunter New England region's biggest health challenges have been selected for the 2026 Newcastle Permanent Innovators Program.

News • 01 Jun 2026

Almost $3M to transform ageing and dementia care for First Nations Elders

Indigenous-led research initiative Deadly Dreaming has been awarded a major national grant, marking a powerful step forward in reshaping how ageing and dementia care is understood and delivered for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

News • 28 May 2026

Culturally led research to improve Indigenous heart and stroke outcomes

Two University of Newcastle research projects have received NSW Government funding to improve heart and stroke outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across NSW. The three-year projects will place community leadership, cultural knowledge and lived experience at the centre of their approach.

News • 28 May 2026

$1.09 million to drive innovation in green iron, infrastructure safety and robotics

Heavy industry, advanced manufacturing and major infrastructure projects all face growing pressure to reduce emissions, improve precision and manage risk. Three University of Newcastle research teams will tackle these challenges after securing more than $1 million in the latest round of the Australian Research Council Linkage Projects scheme.

News • 27 May 2026

Research highlights gaps in gender-based violence recovery support

University of Newcastle researchers are drawing attention to a critical gap in responses to gender‑based violence: the lack of ongoing, well‑resourced healing and recovery support for victim‑survivors once the immediate crisis has passed.

News • 27 May 2026

Hunter Insights Series explores the regional impacts of NDIS reform

The University of Newcastle's Institute for Regional Futures brought together key partners to examine how changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) could affect people, jobs and services in regional areas.

News • 21 May 2026

Cancer Institute Fellowship supports quest for greater understanding of DIPG triggers

A Newcastle researcher is on a mission to uncover the underlying biology of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a lethal brainstem tumour responsible for half of all childhood brain cancer deaths.

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

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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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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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