Benefits
Graduation is just the beginning.
Our alumni community reaches all corners of the globe, with over 200,000 dynamic and diverse achievers enjoying lifelong benefits. We are dedicated to ensuring our world-class graduates maintain a competitive edge throughout their careers.
We provide resources and services to all graduates, no matter when or where you first put on your graduation gown and cap.
Enjoy the following lifelong benefits
Lifelong Learning
Your learning doesn’t end at graduation. This is only the beginning.
榴莲成人app下载 provides a variety of ongoing learning opportunities including short courses, professional development sessions and online webinars.
We promote these opportunities as they arise via our alumni monthly eNews. Update your details to stay in the loop!
Networking
We host a vibrant community of over 199,000 graduates spanning 152 countries, united by word-class education, lifelong friendships, and professional networks.
Wherever you are in the world, you can find support through local alumni chapters, networks and regional contacts.
Events
Enjoy an annual line-up of alumni events in Australia and across the globe!
Whether you're a recent graduate eager to network, a seasoned professional looking to share your expertise, or simply craving the nostalgia of university life, our carefully curated events offer something for everyone.
Connect with world-class professors, thought leaders, and global speakers on a diverse range of topics and interests at one of the University of Newcastle's many events.
Fuel your start up
Drive business growth through innovation, entrepreneurship and community
The Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) fuels the success of innovators and entrepreneurs by connecting them to community, customers, coaching and capital.
I2N can help University of Newcastle alumni develop their enterprise skills and impact potential, validate ideas and accelerate to market.
Programs and facilities include:
- Pre-Accelerator: designed to provide a guided experience to quickly and cost-effectively determine pathways to market for an idea, invention, or research project.
- I2N Accelerator: designed to provide a guided experience to quickly and cost-effectively validate your business idea or solution and get you investment ready.
- I2N Cleantech Accelerator: designed to build the capability and competitiveness of tech-enabled entrepreneurs across the sectors of clean energy, clean water, recycling and waste, supply chain, built environment, air quality, and transportation.
- Incubator: the I2N Hub Honeysuckle has been purpose-built to support enterprise skill development, new venture creation, and scale-ups.
Career services
Our Careers Service has everything you need to get ahead and stay ahead in your professional journey.
We remain partners in your professional development, offering a range of resources to help kickstart your career or to support you as you progress through the years.
The Careers Service provides:
- CareerHub job listings
- Career counselling
- Job application assistance
- Interview preparation
- LinkedIn profile reviews
We offer welcoming and supportive drop-in spaces at our Callaghan, Ourimbah, and Newcastle City campuses, along with online support services for those located further afield.
Gym discount
Your health and wellbeing is important to us.
As a valued member of the University of Newcastle alumni community, you automatically receive a 15% discount on gym memberships at the Forum with NUsport.
The dedicated NUsport team are committed to delivering the very best for members by offering premier facilities and a diverse range of fitness programs delivered by qualified and experienced team members. NUsport offers several flexible membership options.
Alumni memberships includes access to:
- Two exceptional facilities ( and )
- A 50m indoor heated swimming pool
- Indoor basketball courts
- Body composition scans
- Functional training areas
- Cardio and strength equipment
- Small group training sessions
- Group fitness classes
- Locker use
- Membership freezes
Library access
Don’t say goodbye to the wealth of knowledge available through the University of Newcastle's library.
Local alumni can sign up for a free University of Newcastle Library Membership to access book borrowing privileges and a selection of online journals through our Auchmuty Library location.
Complete the online membership application form and then collect your membership card from your nominated library location during regular opening hours.
Your membership will be valid for three years from the date you collect your card and is easily renewed by contacting library staff.
Host a reunion
Are you about to celebrate a special milestone? You are in luck!
The Alumni Team have produced a Celebrating Milestones Toolkit to assist alumni groups planning reunions and other milestone events. This toolkit offers a variety of resources, including:
- Tips for planning and organising your reunion
- Sample event templates (including budget planners and runsheets)
- Guidance for finding classmates
- Guidance for invitations and registration management
Get in touch with the Alumni Team to access your toolkit today.
Hire a venue
Did you know that the University is not just a space for students and staff to enjoy?
We offer a range of state-of-the-art facilities for hire, ranging from large auditoriums catering up to 1,200 people for school presentations, to sporting facilities including an aquatic centre, multipurpose courts and ovals, to lecture theatres, classrooms, function rooms and meeting rooms.
Volunteering opportunities
榴莲成人app下载 of Newcastle is built on the strength of our community.
Alumni volunteering makes a real difference. Join our alumni from all over the world who are making a difference by sharing their skills, time, and experience with prospective and current students, alumni, and the broader university community.
There are a number of ways to get involved, including:
- Mentoring
- Guest Speaking
- Sharing your story
- Lending your voice or expertise
- Becoming an Alumni Ambassador
Give the gift of education
Support our students.
Change their tomorrow. Today.
When you give to a scholarship, you’re giving so much more than financial support. We believe in giving all students the chance to achieve their dreams, regardless of their background or experiences.
With your help we can increase the number of scholarships available to our dedicated students and help them achieve their full potential, now and into the future.
Academic transcripts
You can request a copy of your academic transcript or replacement testamur for a small fee.
Order online or by phoning the University Enquiry line on 1300 ASK UON.
Eligibility
In celebration of the University’s 60th Anniversary in 2025, we recognise the positive impacts made by our institution both locally and globally, whilst boldly looking ahead to the future. In doing so, we want to ensure that all our communities feel a sense of pride in our shared history, particularly our alumni, many of whom are the living embodiment of our University’s values.
Members of our alumni community that can access the full suite of alumni benefits includes:
- Graduates who have completed a diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Newcastle;
- Graduates from antecedent institutions, who have been awarded an undergraduate, post graduate degree or diploma. These institutions include Newcastle Teachers College; National Art School (amalgamated with NCAE in 1975); Newcastle University College (Tighes Hill); Newcastle Conservatorium of Music; Newcastle College of Advance Education and the Hunter Institute of higher Education.
- Graduates who have completed Open Foundation, NewStep or Yapug via Pathways and Academic Learning Support (PALS).
Reconnect today
榴莲成人app下载 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.