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Our 2020-2025 Looking Ahead Strategic Plan.
Our Values
Equity, Excellence, Engagement and Sustainability underpin everything we do.
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Open Days 2025
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Acknowledgement of Country 00:40
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal Nation, Darkinjung Nation, Biripai Nation, Worimi Nation, Wonnarua Nation and Eora Nation. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.
Indigenous collaboration
We are proud of our record in Indigenous higher education, innovation and engagement, which has been driven by relationships with the Indigenous community and through the work of the Wollotuka Institute.
Our research impact
Our world-leading researchers translate new knowledge into innovations that make a real difference.
Collaborate and engage
Whether you are a business, NGO, charity organisation or simply an engaged member of the community, there is an opportunity for you to collaborate and engage with the University.
Our stories
“I thought I was a bad mother”: How telehealth changed a young boy’s life and gave a family hope
“I thought I was a bad mother,” says Marlie Matthews, tearfully. “I tried everything, but Marcus was getting more and more behind. He wasn’t speaking much and when he did, I couldn’t understand him. It was very hard on all of us.”
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Pathway to purpose
From limited beginnings to limitless dreams - equity in education is giving Arthur Demetriou the chance to change the face of medicine.
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Teaching the Hunter
Eric Roach was just 19 when he graduated from Newcastle Teacher's College in 1953. His time there launched a career that would span almost four decades, and instilled in him a passion for teaching that would transcend generations.
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Kids need to floss too, even their baby teeth.
A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about three in four children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them.
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How selfie-editing tools are distorting how young people see themselves
Like many of her peers, Abigail (21) takes a lot of selfies, tweaks them with purpose-made apps, and posts them on social media. But, she says, the selfie-editing apps do more than they were designed for.
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Through sage smoke and story
A transformative week in Canada saw University of Newcastle students and educators connect with global participants, sharing Indigenous knowledge and building lifelong cultural bonds at the inaugural International Traditional Indigenous Knowledges Institute Gathering.
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University recognised at AFR Higher Education Awards
University of Newcastle’s researcher Professor Matt Dun and the Wollotuka Institute were recognised at last night's Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards, which highlight the contribution that the Higher Education sector makes to Australian life.
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Discover your pathway at Newcastle Open Day
Thousands of prospective university students are set to visit Newcastle this Saturday for the University of Newcastle’s annual Open Day event.
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Beanies kickstart new chase for brain cancer treatment options
Funding raised from the 2025 NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round will kickstart a big, bold project to develop new treatments for brain cancer patients.
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Water worlds and wellbeing: Two projects earn ARC Future Fellowships
Two University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships, a national scheme that supports outstanding researchers to undertake projects of critical importance to Australia and the world.
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Bright futures backed by Greater Charitable Foundation scholarships
Three students from the University of Newcastle have had a life-changing start to the semester after receiving a scholarship from Greater Charitable Foundation.
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Newcastle still needs gas to power industry
By Alex Zelinsky. As printed in The Daily Telegraph 6 August 2025
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Featured Events
Student vs Staff Debate
Join us for a spirited and entertaining showdown as students and staff switch sides in a debate that dares to question the status quo. In this year’s “Student vs Staff Debate,” we ask: Is the way we learn stuck in the past?
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Autonomy Day
The biggest student party of the year is back! Get ready for an unforgettable Autonomy Day as we throw the ultimate dress-up party to celebrate 60 years of the University of Newcastle. Join us at the newly refurbished Bar on the Hill as we celebrate and dance away the day to six decades of history and student pride. Get your tickets today!
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2025 HDR Student Festival
Higher Degree by Research students are making breakthrough discoveries and solving the world’s most formidable problems. The HDR Student Festival will feature a range of conference-style activities, as well as University-wide events to showcase the excellence and innovation of our HDR cohort.
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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.