The Latest Breaking News from the University of Newcastle

With an enrobing ceremony, a medal and a mace, the university welcomes chancellor

University of Newcastle inducts Patricia Forsythe in traditonal ceremony.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 22, 2024

Newcastle host family softening blow of housing costs for uni students

'I like to help them to get a foot in the door.'

Newcastle Herald · Mar 7, 2024

University of Newcastle welcomes 'visionary plan' for higher education

Vice chancellor Alex Zelinsky says accord will improve the quality of higher education.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2024

First look at Newcastle uni's new student accommodation building

Newcastle university's student accommodation building is due to open in 2026.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 28, 2024

141 uni car parks to go for $22m chancellery staff and nursing space

The development will house chancellery staff and a nursing school.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 22, 2024

Brain implant fears, as Newcastle University warns AI bans may be needed

Do we really want AI to know our most intimate thoughts?

Newcastle Herald · Jan 18, 2024

STEM scholarship gives 'life-changing' chance to Indigenous students

Successful candidates receive $5000 in their first semester.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 8, 2024

Award-winning doctor returns to Newcastle with bundle of passion

Embracing a full life outside of work has a been a key factor in the success of talented young cardiologist Farrah Othman.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 5, 2024

University program takes walk on wild side in name of yeast discovery

"There's tons and tons of them out there yet to be discovered."

Newcastle Herald · Dec 25, 2023

'Always complied' says uni over $22k privacy breach

'Our policies comply - and have always complied' says University

Newcastle Herald · Dec 20, 2023