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June 2013

Open Days coming soon!

Life after high school is full of choices. Whether you’re in Year 12 and looking to finalise your uni application, or you’re in Year 9, 10 or 11 and want to look into your options, you can find out more at our Open Days in August.

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UoN shines on the global stage as a world-class university

The University of Newcastle has recently climbed seven places to be ranked 26 in the ‘Top 50 Under 50’.

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City Evolutions lights up Newcastle

The walls of Newcastle’s Watt Street will be up in lights this month with the launch of City Evolutions, a series of light installations using cutting edge interactive technology developed by students at the University of Newcastle.

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Research student scores $10,000 scholarship top-up

Matthew Tam from the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences has been awarded a 2013 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Research Candidates and will receive a $10,000 top-up per annum to his existing scholarship entitlements.

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Refresh your study skills for free

Our Bridging and Refresher courses are designed to 'top up' your subject knowledge and to introduce you to the skills you need to commence tertiary study.

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Architecture students take out prestigious industry awards

Three students from the University of Newcastle’s School of Architecture and Design have won medals at the prestigious Australian Institute of Architects’ 2013 NSW Graduate and Student Awards.

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Skye's the limit for travelling art scholarship winner

Up and coming artist Skye Jacobson has been named the 2013 winner of the Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship, one of the most hotly contested scholarships at the University of Newcastle.

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Business graduate builds bright future at Google Australia

Andrew Eckford (pictured) credits his time at the University of Newcastle with providing him with the tools for success in the world of business.

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Medicine students work hand-in-hand with the community

Four final year Bachelor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program) students recently had the opportunity to work closely with families in the Hunter Region as part of their studies.

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