News & Events
High 2013/02-february
$5.5 million boost to student services
University of Newcastle students are set to benefit from a $5.5 million injection into services and amenities across all campuses and online.
Students honoured with Young Citizen of the Year awards
Two University of Newcastle students have received Australia Day awards for their inspiring work as ambassadors for fellow youth.
Central Coast campus attracts record number of top students
A record-breaking 1,458 students have received a Main Round offer to study at The University of Newcastle’s Central Coast campus in 2013.
University of Newcastle to establish presence in Gosford
Minister for the Central Coast, Chris Hartcher has welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to bring a new University of Newcastle presence to the Gosford CBD.
Port Macquarie nurses have two reasons to celebrate
The Bachelor of Nursing program at the University of Newcastle’s Port Macquarie campus will celebrate two important milestones this year – a record number of 96 offers were made to students wanting to study the program in 2013 and the graduation of the 150th nursing student in March.
Newcastle named top uni for research
An independent Australian Government assessment of research excellence has placed the University of Newcastle equal 7th for research that is ‘well above world standard’.
Local students help to welcome Mid North Coast newest residents
Providing hands-on care to mums and babies is all in a day’s work for the 10 students who commenced a Bachelor of Midwifery degree at the University of Newcastle Port Macquarie campus in 2012.
Round-the-clock computer access gets thumbs up from students
University of Newcastle Central Coast campus students have shown how vital their new expanded library is to their studies, with a record number using the revamped facility last year.
New health scholarships on offer in 2013
The Faculty of Health will this year be introducing five new scholarships for full-time, undergraduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
Perfect score for engineering student on the road to research career
Electrical Engineering graduate (2012) and former Merewether High student, Kumaran Nathan, has become the first Newcastle engineering student to receive 100 per cent for his final year project.
HSC Music Day coming soon
Don’t miss the annual HSC Music Day for Year 11 and 12 students in May.
Law on the Beach turns 10
This year the University of Newcastle’s Law on the Beach program will celebrate a decade of providing legal advice against a beautiful backdrop of sun, sand and surf.
Communication students named national winners
Four Newcastle communication students, who shared their stories about growing up in regional Australia, were among 30 winners of the national ABC Heywire competition for 2012.
Nutrition and dietetics students join the healthy fast food challenge
Healthy, homemade meals were on the menu when the University of Newcastle Nutrition and Dietetics team hosted its inaugural Fast Food Challenge last month.
Arts graduate makes movie magic alongside Baz Lurhmann
Dreams of the silver screen have turned to reality for one University of Newcastle graduate whose work will feature in the upcoming feature film adaption of The Great Gatsby.
Revamped online student literacy programs available now
The Hyperjinks High and Hyperjinks Primary Information Literacy Programs have been redeveloped with new resources for both students and teachers.
iLEAD - a world of opportunity
iLEAD is an extra-curricular leadership program that provides University of Newcastle students with valuable skills in leadership, international awareness and community work – both overseas and at home.
Profiles
Meet Joy
Studying: Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
High School: Irrawang High
Hometown: Newcastle
Meet Craig
Studying: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
High School: Mackillop Senior College
Hometown: Port Macquarie
Meet Justine
Studying: Bachelor of Communication/Laws
High School: Gorokan High School
Hometown: Budgewoi
