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News • 20 Oct 2025
A lasting tribute to friendship and song
A remarkable bequest to the University of Newcastle’s Conservatorium of Music continues to shape the future of music education and nurture the next generation of performers in our region.
News • 28 Aug 2025
Journalism student Blair Wise wins 2025 Kennedy Awards Student of the Year
University of Newcastle journalism student Blair Wise was named Student Journalist of the Year at the 2025 Kennedy Awards, Australia’s most prestigious journalism awards.
News • 28 Aug 2025
Journalism student Blair Wise wins 2025 Kennedy Awards Student of the Year
University of Newcastle journalism student Blair Wise was named Student Journalist of the Year at the 2025 Kennedy Awards, Australia’s most prestigious journalism awards.
News • 29 Jul 2025
Celebrating the next generation of jazz musicians at the inaugural Jacob Neale Jazz Awards
Showcasing the next generation of emerging jazz musicians in Jacob Neale's honour.
News • 25 Jun 2025
Calling all Newcastle Conservatorium Alumni
The Con is curating a special concert featuring performances by our talented alumni — and we want you to be part of it!
News • 25 Jun 2025
Calling all Newcastle Conservatorium Alumni
The Con is curating a special concert featuring performances by our talented alumni — and we want you to be part of it!
News • 01 Apr 2025
Celebrating School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Science prize winners!
The School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences at the University of Newcastle is delighted to recognise the School’s prize winners for the 2023 academic year.
News • 25 Mar 2025
An innovative new approach to Social Work education at the University of Newcastle
This news story is promoting the new program - Master of Social Work Qualifying.
News • 28 Jan 2025
Outstanding community members celebrated in 2025 Australia Day Honours
The University of Newcastle extends its congratulations to all recipients who have been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours, particularly celebrating those that make up a growing and important part of our University community.
News • 25 Nov 2024
Bachelor of Visual Communication Design Student Study Tour
University of Newcastle students and staff within the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences dove into Singapore’s animation industry for the Singapore 2024 Visual Communication Design Study Tour.
News • 28 Oct 2024
Jenny’s Place Domestic Violence Resource Centre leads early intervention response
The nation is experiencing a domestic and family violence (DFV) crisis, and a trailblazing early intervention program offered by local organisation, Jenny’s Place, is leading the DFV response, a University of Newcastle study finds.
News • 21 Oct 2024
On air: Students make their radio debut
Students are making their voices heard through the radio waves, with the audio documentaries of journalism students being broadcast on ABC Radio 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.
 
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
        