Upcoming key staff dates
2026 dates | |
| Apr 3rd | Good Friday |
| Apr 5th | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6th | Semester 1 - Course Experience Survey opens |
| Apr 6th | Easter Monday |
| Apr 7th | University Concession Day |
| Apr 24th | Semester 1 - Concludes |
| Apr 24th | Trimester 1 - Concludes |
| Apr 26th | Trimester 1 - Course Experience Survey closes (Singapore) |
| May 8th | Trimester 1 - fully graded date |
| May 11th | Trimester 2 - Commences |
| May 22nd | Semester 1 - fully graded date |
| May 25th | Midyear Session - Commences |
| Jun 8th | King's Birthday |
| Jun 18th—19th | Graduation - Central Coast |
| Jun 24th—26th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Jul 3rd | Midyear Session - Concludes |
| Jul 13th | Trimester 2 - Course Experience Survey opens |
| Jul 31st | Trimester 2 - Concludes |
| Jul 31st | Midyear Session - fully graded date |
| Aug 14th | Trimester 2 - fully graded date |
| Aug 16th | Trimester 2 - Course Experience Survey closes (Singapore) |
| Aug 17th | Trimester 3 - Commences |
| Aug 17th | Semester 2 - Commences |
| Oct 5th | Labour Day |
| Oct 26th | Semester 2 - Course Experience Survey opens |
| Nov 8th | Diwali |
| Nov 13th | Trimester 3 - Concludes |
| Nov 13th | Semester 2 - Concludes |
| Nov 27th | Trimester 3 - fully graded date |
| Nov 29th | Semester 2 - Course Experience Survey closes |
| Dec 4th—12th | Hanukkah |
| Dec 6th | Trimester 3 - Course Experience Survey closes (Singapore) |
| Dec 9th | Semester 2 - fully graded date |
| Dec 15th—19th | Graduation - Callaghan |
| Dec 25th | Christmas |
2027 dates | |
University of Newcastle launches new Strategic Plan: Looking Ahead 2030
The University of Newcastle has unveiled Looking Ahead 2030, a transformative strategic plan that sets a bold direction for the next five years and reinforces the University’s commitment to being a world leading institution for its regions.
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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.
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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.
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Wollotuka Recruitment Takes Outreach Across the Regions
Wollotuka’s recruitment team has kicked off the year with energy and purpose, hitting the road (literally) to connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities across New South Wales.
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Young artists of the Coast shine at Gosford Library
People from across the region are set to gather on Friday 13 March for opening night of the University of Newcastle’s 2026 Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition, showcasing the exceptional creative talents of 25 HSC graduates from 10 schools on the Central Coast.
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Say Aahhhh: Health, Medicine and Everyday Care in Newcastle from 1945 to 2000
Come and explore Say Aahhhh: Health, Medicine and Everyday Care in Newcastle from 1945 to 2000, an exhibition exploring the unique and surprising history of health care in Newcastle.
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New oral history resources and training
For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.
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Cogniti and Law Education
In the lead up to our initial Cogniti training session on 02 April, LDTI is pleased to welcome Tyler Sprague from the University of Sydney Law Extension Committee. Tyler will be discussing the use Cogniti agents across the LPAB program.
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Scholarship Awards Night
Come along to celebrate our brightest stars at the Scholarship Awards Night!
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Introduction to Cogniti
All academic staff interested in using Cogniti to support their teaching and learning activities are invited to attend an initial “Introduction to Cogniti” session. This session will be run by Professor Danny Liu from the University of Sydney.
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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.