Success stories
Discover how our industry partners have helped our students realise their potential—and how our students’ ideas and energy have helped host organisations realise theirs.
Career-ready placements at the Sustainable Futures Festival 01:33
See students Isaac, Georgia and Samantha apply their theoretical knowledge into practice at the 2022 Sustainable Futures Festival
Hands on at the Newcastle Show 1:27
See Reilly, Caitlin and Ashleigh as they get hands-on and put what they learnt into action at the 2022 Newcastle Show.
Helping kids find their voice 3:28
Learn how the Guyati, Garraka wa Witing program is giving a voice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Kempsey, NSW.
Emily’s story – Employability Excellence Awards 1:57
Congratulations to Emily on being awarded the Student Intern/Cadet of the Year in the 2020 Employability Excellence Awards. Hear first-hand about Emily’s experience that led to this achievement.
Unforgettable Rural Health Placements 4:27
A rural placement can widen your learning experiences and give you a competitive edge before graduation. You can also get access to a range of placement support, such as subsidised accommodation.
Career-ready placement with the Newcastle Knights 2:50
Hear from Bella, Ethan and Bree about how they put their classroom learning into practice during their career-ready placement experience with the Newcastle Knights
The power of career-ready placements 2:20
Thinking of completing or hosting a career-ready placement opportunity? Hear firsthand from Alumnus Martin and Enigma Managing Director Pete about the opportunities available to you.
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.