News and events

News

News • 25 Aug 2026

New HSC Study Hub attracts students from 70 schools across NSW

Students from more than 70 secondary schools across New South Wales travelled to the University of Newcastle during the winter school holidays to take part in the HSC Study Hub, a free program designed to help students prepare for HSC examinations and connect with university expertise.

News • 16 Jul 2026

Grassroots communities share storytelling to preserve environmental gems

A beautiful cross-cultural storytelling project facilitated by the University of Newcastle is amplifying the voices of climate-facing communities and deepening understanding of the environmental and cultural significance of wetlands and waterways across the Pacific.

News • 04 May 2026

Team sport the MVP for kicking kids’ mental health goals

Findings examining sport participation and mental health in children and adolescents reveal that organised sport, particularly team sport, can be a powerful setting for supporting mental health and social development.

News • 15 Apr 2026

Unity Works to Unlock Talent and Build Belonging

The University of Newcastle has joined forces with the Scanlon Foundation to develop a life-changing program, helping migrants and refugees gain job skills and build connections with employers.

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.

Events

In person

Shape the Future: Honours Research Pathways Showcase

Whether you are considering research in the final year of your degree or planning your next step after Honours, this event will help you explore where research could take you.

Find out more

When Wednesday 14 October 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location  Shortland Union