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Current Students
What's on this week
Recurring • 28 Mar 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm • Every week on Thursday, until Jun 7, 2024
Virtual Reality Stress Management Training
Immerse yourself in our stress management training program designed to help students build practical skills to manage stress as well as challenging thoughts and emotions.
Event • 24 Apr 2024 from 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jobs on Campus: Administration Assistant - Office of the Vice-Chancellor
The University is looking for a current student to join the Office of the Vice-Chancellor as an Administration Assistant. In this online information session we will provide details about the position and tips on how to submit a high-quality application.
Upcoming events
Event • 1 Jun 2024 at 8:00pm
Chillinit at Bar on the Hill
The Multi-Platinum, ARIA Nominated, rap scallywag, Chillinit, embarks on his first-ever regional tour of Australia hitting Bar on the Hill on Saturday 1st June!
Recurring • 11 Mar 2024 from 11:05am - 11:55am • Every weekday, until Mar 22, 2024
Academic English Screening Test Academic Excellence workshops
The Academic Excellence Workshops in Weeks 3 and 4 of semester will develop the skills evaluated in the Academic English Screening Test. Workshops will be held Monday to Friday on campus and online. Attendees will go in the draw to
Recurring • 28 Mar 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm • Every week on Thursday, until Jun 7, 2024
Virtual Reality Stress Management Training
Immerse yourself in our stress management training program designed to help students build practical skills to manage stress as well as challenging thoughts and emotions.
Event • 30 Apr 2024 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jobs on Campus Info Session - Administration Assistant (Finance)
The University is looking for a current student to join the Financial Services team as an Administration Assistant. In this online information session we will provide details about the position and tips on how to submit a high-quality application.
Event • 30 Apr 2024 at 5:30pm
DJ Comp Welcome Night
To kick off DJ Comp 2024, you are invited to our Welcome & Information night! Open this event to find out more and sign up for DJ Comp 2024!
Event • 1 May 2024 from 8:00am - 9:00am
Startup Stories - Rachel Sperinck (PAH! App)
Hear the experiences of an entrepreneur and business owner – the highs, the lows, the wins, the mistakes, the inside story.
Event • 2 May 2024 from 9:00am - 3:00pm
BiG Day In
BiG Day In events are for year 9-12 school students to explore careers in technology. Students interact with to 7-8 sessions covering career paths, career opportunities, the latest developments, and the future of technology.
Webinar • 2 May 2024
Semester Exchange in Sem 1, 2025 info session
If you're hoping to go on exchange in Semester 1, 2025, join this zoom info session to find out everything you need to know, including how to choose the right location, when to apply, how to increase your chances of getting
- Date: Thursday 2 May 2024 at 10:30am
Event • 2 May 2024 from 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Job Application Bootcamp
Are your job application documents working for you? Writing an effective resume, cover letter or statement addressing the selection criteria can be a tricky process! Come along to this bootcamp we will set you in the right direction to develop
Event • 2 May 2024 at 4:00pm
Startups or Stuffups?
Explore real startup stories and decide: Success or Failure?
Event • 3 May 2024 from 9:00am - 2:30pm
HSC Music Day 2024
HSC Music Day returns to the Con in 2024 with a fantastic program for music students.
Event • 5 May 2024 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Choirs Concert
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of choral music in this memorable performance.
Event • 7 May 2024 - 29 May 2024
DJ Comp 2024
We're on the hunt to find DJ talent on campus at The University of Newcastle's 2024 DJ Comp! Beginners to experts are welcome, and students of all gender orientations! You don’t have to be studying music or know anything about
Event • 7 May 2024 - 15 May 2024
DJ Comp 2024 - Heats
DJ Comp 2024 is back for another round of fresh competition on the decks! Come along to the heats to support our aspiring student DJ's as they turntables upside down!
Event • 7 May 2024 from 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Exercise Sport Science & Exercise Physiology Industry Day
The Exercise Sport Science & Physiology Industry Day is the perfect opportunity to engage with employers, businesses, and alumni in the Exercise Sport Science, and Exercise Physiology fields.
Event • 7 May 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Neurodivergent Peer to Peer Program: Procrastination and Perfectionism Workshop
Join us for a workshop designed specifically for neurodivergent students. Together, we'll explore practical strategies to overcome procrastination and perfectionism.
Event • 7 May 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Research Integrity Roundtable 2: Research Data
Join us for a roundtable discussion on all things related to Research Data.
Event • 7 May 2024 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jobs on Campus Info Session - Business Intelligence Officer
The University's Strategy, Planning and Performance (SPP) team is looking for a current student to join their team as a Business Intelligence Officer. In this online information session we will provide details about the position and tips on how to
Event • 7 May 2024 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
BOOK LAUNCH: Agency and Ownership in Reconciliation by Caitlin Mollica
Join us in person or online to Launch Caitlin Mollica's book Agency and Ownership in Reconciliation.
Webinar • 8 May 2024
Global Experience Scholarships info session
If you'd love to go overseas as part of your degree, and need some funding to get you there, join this zoom info session to find out what scholarships/grants/loans are available to you!
- Date: Wednesday 8 May 2024 at 9:00am
Event • 8 May 2024 at 4:00pm
Brilliantly Bad Pitch Competition
Explore brilliantly bad ideas, refine pitches, compete, and network in a fun-filled event celebrating unconventional creativity!
Event • 9 May 2024
Welcome Week - Trimester 2
Welcome Week is a program of social and academic activities designed to introduce new students to life and study at the University of Newcastle. Held before classes start, Welcome Week makes the transition to university life easier. Please see the
Event • 14 May 2024 from 10:30am - 12:00pm
Social Sciences Industry Day
The Social Sciences Industry Day is the perfect opportunity to engage with employers, businesses, and alumni in this field. On the day, you will have the chance to ask questions and connect with the top minds in these fields.
Event • 14 May 2024 at 3:00pm
Spill the Tea on and SDG - Science and Engineering Edition
Discover insights on innovative spaces and challenges in science and engineering, with a focus on SDG Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
Event • 16 May 2024 from 10:30am - 4:00pm
Creative Careers
If you’re studying media and communication, visual communication design, or music and performing arts, this is a great opportunity to hear about how to carve out a career in the industry. Alumni and industry panellists will share their experience on
Event • 20 May 2024 from 11:15am - 11:45am
Job Application Bootcamp
Are your job application documents working for you? Writing an effective resume, cover letter or statement addressing the selection criteria can be a tricky process! Come along to this bootcamp we will set you in the right direction to develop
Event • 21 May 2024 from 9:30am - 10:30am
Research Profile Speed Session
Research Advantage is pairing up with the University of Newcastle Library to deliver a Research Profile Speed Session. A well-optimised researcher profile is essential for every researcher. Whether you’re looking for grant funding, external collaborators or PhD students – a
Event • 22 May 2024
DJ Comp 2024 - Semi Final
DJ Comp 2024 is reaching the final countdown! Join us at this epic battle of the turntables as our aspiring student DJ's aim for a spot in the Finals!
Event • 22 May 2024 from 11:00am - 12:00pm
Effective Financial Management of Research Workshop
The workshop is tailored to Research Grant Holders, Heads of School who approve financial transactions and administrative staff who process financial transactions and/or provide advice to researchers on expenditure.
Event • 24 May 2024 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra Performs Ngapa William Cooper
Ngapa William Cooper is a musical tribute to the life of Yorta Yorta activist William Cooper, an Aboriginal activist who played a pivotal role in establishing equal rights for Aboriginal Australians and led the Australian Aborigine’s League protest against the
Event • 26 May 2024 from 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Strings Concert
Come along to this Community Music showcase to see our strings students perform in a variety of solo and small group arrangements.
Event • 27 May 2024 - 14 Jun 2024
Stress Less - Semester 1
Stress Less is back to help you bring this semester to a close with activities, entertainment and strategies to help you cope with and manage stress in the lead up to exams and assessments. Every day we'll bring a different
Event • 28 May 2024 from 10:00am - 11:30am
Research Integrity Roundtable 3: Research Supervision and Team Collaboration
Join us for a roundtable discussion on all things related to Research Supervision and Team Collaboration
Event • 29 May 2024 at 7:00pm
DJ Comp 2024 - Final
The DJ Comp 2024 Final night will have you tapping your feet under the table like no one is watching! Come on down for the Final battle between our aspiring student DJ's as they spin enough heat to boil an
In person • 4 Jun 2024
Neurodivergent Peer to Peer program: Stress Less Workshop
Join us for an empowering peer to peer workshop tailored specifically for neurodivergent students, to help manage stress effectively.
- Date: Tuesday 4 June 2024 at 12:00pm
- Location: Newcastle (Callaghan)
Event • 4 Jun 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm
HPREP 2 - Health Research Support Services across our Regional Partners – What do I need and where can I access it?
HPREP 2 - Health Research Support Services across our Partners – What do I need and where can I access it? The University of Newcastle [via Research Advantage] in collaboration with Hunter New England and the Central Coast Local Health
Event • 5 Jun 2024 at 8:00am
Startup Stories - Liam Manning (SAPHI)
Hear the experiences of an entrepreneur and business owner – the highs, the lows, the wins, the mistakes, the inside story.
Event • 5 Jun 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
PD+Micro Credentials: What have we learned about development and quality learning in Micros?
In this seminar we discuss the need for attention to standards and governance in the development and credentialling of micros. Roadblocks and challenges to development and being quick to market will be discussed. Sharing the lived experience of innovators and
Event • 5 Jun 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:30pm
CMM3 UON Students present: Bands at the Claro
The University of Newcastle's Bachelor of Music students welcome you to their performance showcase at the Clarendon Hotel!
Event • 6 Jun 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
PD+Base: A Marketing approach to research commercialisation (Value Proposition)
Building on Webinar "Audience Identification", participants will learn how to bring together their invention/offering and the potential market to test market response. This webinar is about how you demonstrate that there are customers for your invention.
Event • 13 Jun 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
PD+Base: How to grow your R&D funding
Participants will learn practical tips on growing their profile and access to R&D funding, targeted to their career stage, with tips on working effectvely with their research office and case study examples.
Event • 19 Jun 2024 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Nursing and Midwifery Expo (Callaghan)
Looking for a job in nursing or midwifery? The Nursing and Midwifery Expo is the perfect opportunity to connect with employers and learn more about your future industry and career options.
Event • 19 Jun 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
PD+Health: Med-tech devices: From design to delivery
Introduction to the Biodesign Methodology for commercialising Medtech from idea through to commercialisation.
Event • 20 Jun 2024 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Nursing and Midwifery Expo (Gosford)
The Nursing and Midwifery Expo will feature employers ready to discuss a range of opportunities. From first to final year of study, it’s always the right time to connect, network, and learn more about the world of careers and employment.
Event • 24 Jun 2024 from 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Wind Student Recital
Come along to support the Conservatorium wind students as they showcase their fantastic skills and learnings from their lessons thus far.
Event • 5 Jul 2024 from 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Winter Ball 2024
A magical Winter is upon us, which makes this the perfect time to present the University of Newcastle’s Winter Ball of 2024! We're inviting all upcoming graduates, current students, as well as alumni to a night of glamour and fun.
Event • 10 Jul 2024 - 12 Jul 2024
Welcome Week - Semester 2
Welcome Week is a great opportunity to find out what you need to know about university life and being a University of Newcastle student! It will take place one week before Semester 1 2024 begins.
Event • 17 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024
Graduation - Callaghan
Congratulations on completing your studies, it’s a milestone achievement and one you deserve to celebrate. Join us on campus with your family and friends to celebrate your achievements.
Event • 24 Jul 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
PD+Micro Credentials: Thinking outside the box - what does success look like
In this webinar we will hear about a variety of case studies of success in the development and offerings of micro-credentials. Rethinking micro-credentials will be the focus. What is success in these contexts and cases, and what can we learn
Event • 25 Jul 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
PD+Base: How to conduct a competitor analysis
Building on Webinar Market Identification, participants will learn how to identify their own competitive advantage in their market, understand who their competitors are and their strengths and weaknesses, and articulate the barriers to market entry and how to overcome them.
Event • 1 Aug 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
PD+Base: How to be defence ready
This webinar will: • Establish an understanding of the Defence sector • Identify avenues and opportunities to work with Defence on research • Show what needs to be in place to work with Defence
Event • 7 Aug 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Newcastle Tech Futures
Do you want to network with some of the most innovative companies our region's tech industry has to offer? Come along to Newcastle Tech Futures to connect, network, and learn more about your future career options.
Event • 15 Aug 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Opportunities in Banking and Finance
Come along to this panel discussion to gain insights and advice from industry representatives on careers in banking and finance.
Event • 21 Aug 2024 - 11 Sep 2024
Band Comp
Band Comp is back for 2024 and is bigger than ever! Band Comp is open to all students and all genres, with new categories this year for soloists and duos, new bands, as well as established artists. You could win
Event • 27 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2024
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
Event • 17 Sep 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Opportunities in International Business and Tourism
Come along to this panel discussion to gain insights and advice from industry representatives on careers in international business and tourism.
Event • 24 Sep 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Allied Health Expo
Looking for a job or placement opportunity? The Allied Health Expo is the perfect opportunity to connect with employers and learn more about your future industry and career options.
Event • 21 Oct 2024 - 8 Nov 2024
Stress Less - Semester 2
Stress Less is back to help you bring this semester to a close with activities, entertainment and strategies to help you cope with and manage stress in the lead up to exams and assessments. Every day we'll bring a different
Event • 9 Nov 2024
Graduation - Singapore
Congratulations on completing your studies, it’s a milestone achievement and one you deserve to celebrate. Join us on campus with your family and friends to celebrate your achievements.
Event • 13 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2024
Graduation - Callaghan
Congratulations on completing your studies, it’s a milestone achievement and one you deserve to celebrate. Join us on campus with your family and friends to celebrate your achievements.
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.