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18 Jan 2024 • Noah Cresp

A free head start to your degree

Noah credits his NUPrep Mathematics tutor for inspiring him to pursue his passion of Mathematics.

09 Jan 2024 • Krishna Paudel

Clinical confidence meets coastal bliss

Driven by his passion for nursing, Krishna navigates Newcastle's academic landscape, finding purpose in every clinical placement and coastal sunset.

09 Jan 2024 • Sujata Pokhrel

Sujata’s chance to make social change

Sujata is deepening her commitment to social change, acquiring skills and knowledge to make a significant societal impact.

09 Jan 2024 • Ruchika Shrestha

Ruchika’s journey to becoming a doctor

Ruchika found the perfect blend of practical and problem-based learning perfectly aligned with her aspirations.

09 Jan 2024 • Prajwal Kumar

Combining business and accounting for double the impact

Blending academic excellence with real-world experience, Prajwal is set to make his mark in the finance industry.

09 Jan 2024 • Claudia Colquhoun

Upskilling builds confidence in current role

When Claudia was presented with the opportunity to undertake a Diploma in Information Technology at her workplace, she seized it with enthusiasm.

07 Dec 2023 • Shrooq Alhomad

From Saudi Arabia to Australia: A lecturer’s pathway journey

Shrooq Alhomad, a lecturer at Qassim University in Saudi Arabia, embarked on an academic journey to the University of Newcastle.

21 Nov 2023 • Allison Ye

Navigating new horizons in business and accounting

Allison's academic path at the University of Newcastle has been significantly shaped by the support of the China Excellence Scholarship, supporting her transition from the supply chain industry to the dynamic fields of business and accounting.

14 Nov 2023 • Pengfei Gao

Building a future in accounting

Pengfei is deeply passionate about accounting, seeing it as a versatile field that opens doors to various career paths.

10 Nov 2023 • Kiran Khatri

Kiran’s balanced equation

Kiran's path from Nepal to the University of Newcastle has been a blend of academic and enriching experiences.

27 Oct 2023 • Nishikanta Kumar

Navigating the Path to PhD

Meet Nishikanta, a PhD student at the School of Health Sciences, who is making strides in the field of Environmental and Occupational Health.

20 Oct 2023 • Lanchakorn Sangngerndee (BK)

English Language Bridging building Lanchakorn’s confidence before her degree

Wanting to improve her English before starting her degree, Lanchakorn found the University of Newcastle’s English Language Bridging Program to be the perfect first step.

10 Oct 2023 • Kaho Hashimoto

An English Language exchange with unforgettable experiences

Kaho knew she wanted to study abroad at a university with a great reputation and location. The University of Newcastle was the obvious choice.

19 Sep 2023 • Levi Franks

From Admin to Doctor

After working in an admin role in a general practice clinic, Levi was inspired to pursue medicine on a deeper level. He found his beginning in Yapug, and is on his way to achieving his goals and supporting his community.

19 Sep 2023 • Zabowie Mills

Making the unobtainable, obtainable

Feeling like university was an unobtainable goal, Zabowie had almost given up on her dream of becoming a clinical psychologist. Then she discovered Yapug.

24 Aug 2023 • Jamie-Lee Carew

From strength to strength, becoming Pharmacy Student of the Year

After working as a qualified Exercise Physiologist, Jamie-Lee realised she wanted more from her career. Starting again with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), she has been recognised for her accomplishments receiving NSW Pharmacy Student of the Year and continues to dream big.

24 Aug 2023 • Sara Rodrigues

Sara harnesses biomedical science to improve the lives of others

Sara knew she wanted to work within biomedical science, but didn’t know which area to specialise in. Exploring the various avenues the degree offers, Sara is excited to help improve the lives of others in the future.

10 Aug 2023 • Matthew Craig

Tackling Mental Health

Experiencing his own mental health struggles, Matthew wants to explore positive practice in order to help others in the community. Undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science, he is on the way to achieving his goals.

10 Aug 2023 • Brooke Welsby

From Business to Psychology – Brooke finds her unique balance

Brooke started out studying Marketing and Media and later realised her passion lay elsewhere. Discovering the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science, Brooke is excited about her new career path and what the future may hold.

08 Aug 2023 • Scott Burgess

Yapug opens the way for a young doctor in the making

Proud Wiradjuri man, Scott, is a single father with hopes to show his children that they too can accomplish their dreams, regardless of how they started out. Currently studying Yapug, he hopes to become a doctor to give back to his community.

08 Aug 2023 • Cornelius Paardekooper

From Bachelor to PhD – a software engineering success story

Stemming from his passion for software, Cornelius shaped his career through tutoring and research. Now studying a PhD, he embraces his research and how this can educate others and change his future.

31 Jul 2023 • Jack Saunders

Fast-track to a Cyber career

Interested in gaming since childhood, Jack’s career has flourished by building on his knowledge of cyber security and computing with professional development through study.

31 Jul 2023 • Adam Moloney

Understanding the human body

With a desire for continued improvement of STEM education, Adam decided to pursue a Biomedical Science degree.

27 Jul 2023 • Sarah Leask

Vet to medicine, changing careers and lifestyles

After working in the veterinary pharamaceutical industry, Sarah Leask decided it was time for a change. Discovering the Master of Medical Statistics was just what she was looking for.

19 Jul 2023 • Barry Oxby

Data drives a career change

A pioneer of life-long learning, Barry started in conservation and moved to education. Developing improved processes for his teaching peers, the world of data became his new goal.

18 Jul 2023 • Finlay Barnett

Research experience sparks a career arc

In his third year of a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours), Finlay’s research has achieved great things.

17 Jul 2023 • Liam Hallin

From study to work, the Pathways team support progress

Not getting the ATAR for a degree and wanting time off after his HSC, Liam found Open Foundation and knew this was the pathway for him. Now working with the University’s Pathways team, Liam is grateful for the learning opportunity this program created.

17 Jul 2023 • Travis Hall

Foundation offers flexibility in targeting new career

From commercial cook to the army, Travis had an unconventional start to his new career. Open Foundation gave him the confidence to start again, even after 10 years of no study.

17 Jul 2023 • Catherine Kingston

Pathways impact goes beyond medicine

University was never something attainable for Catherine, until she found Open Foundation. This pathway led her to the Excellence through Equity (EtE) Pathway to Medicine where she is accomplishing goals she hadn’t even considered previously.

17 Jul 2023 • Teagan Phillips

Bringing pharmacy to rural communities

Coming from a rural background, Teagan knew she wanted to help improve the health and wellbeing of the community. Pharmacy gave her the chance to build relationships and counsel patients when they needed it most.

14 Jul 2023 • Aiden Young

Managing projects made easier

Taking on a Graduate Certificate in Project Management gives Aiden the confidence to manage campaigns within his existing role.

14 Jul 2023 • Paul Niddrie

Equity Pathways put medicine on the menu

After 14 years in hospitality, Paul sought a change but never expected it to be into medicine. With the help of Open Foundation and the Excellence through Equity Pathway to Medicine he is now accomplishing his dreams.

14 Jul 2023 • Nicole Doley

Following passion led to healthy career change

After developing health issues, Nicole found a new perspective for life and wanted to change her career. Following her interest in Public Health gave her the fulfilment she needed.

14 Jul 2023 • Joshua Davy

From paramedic to psychologist, helping to mend damaged lives

After 15 years as a paramedic, Joshua made the decision to change his career and perspective on life. Happier than ever and striving to be an inspiration for his two young children, he hopes to help others handle the difficulties of life.

13 Jul 2023 • Jeny Thomas

From Scholarships to success in IT

The University of Newcastle is helping Jeny achieve her goals and shape her future in the field of Information Technology.

13 Jul 2023 • Teck Hao (Jeffrey) NG

Jeffrey's path as an international Commerce student in Newcastle

Jeffrey's growth, resilience, and determination to make the most of his university experience while pursuing his career aspirations.

13 Jul 2023 • Syahmina Zulkepli

Building Bridges: Syahmina's architectural activism journey

Syahmina seeks to make a difference through her architectural knowledge and create a more inclusive and sustainable built environment for communities in Malaysia.

11 Jul 2023 • Karamjeet Dhaliwal

Karamjeet's pursuit towards impactful health care

Karamjeet's dedication to her chosen path stems from her belief that nursing is not merely a job but a calling to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

11 Jul 2023 • Dyi Shin

Embracing sustainability and real-world experience in architecture

Dyi Shin thrived in a dynamic and active design community, where collaboration was encouraged.

07 Jul 2023 • Don Vattamala

Don's global business leadership experience

Don, who aspires to work in the tourism and hospitality sector, secured a scholarship that significantly reduced the cost of his tuition, allowing him to pursue his education in Australia.

07 Jul 2023 • Aileen Mendoza

Leading change in disaster resilience and sustainable development

Aileen focused on channelling the knowledge and skills she has gained throughout the program to improve outcomes for communities in need.  

06 Jul 2023 • Anusha Timalsina

Studying as an international student in Nursing

Anusha, an international student from Nepal, reflects on some of the highlights from her Bachelor of Nursing. Achieving her career goal, she hopes to continue studying to support those who need it most.

29 Jun 2023 • Hannah Middlebrook

Law school balances study with real world experience

Hannah always had an interest in law. Wanting a university that felt like home while offering a prestigious law school experience, University of Newcastle was the perfect fit.

27 Jun 2023 • Charlotte Ismay

Pursuing nursing specialties with the support of postgraduate study

Making the transition from Paediatric and Intensive Care to Alcohol and Other Drugs nursing (AOD), Charlotte found the Master of Nursing supported her interest and specialty change. Now completing her last subject, Charlotte hopes to continue her postgraduate learning.

27 Jun 2023 • Jacob Boyce

Turning a gaming interest into a boss-level career

Jacob’s interest in how the world works led him to explore pathways to becoming a software engineer. His research determined the University of Newcastle was his best option and he was soon joining other like-minded individuals to pursue his career goals.

26 Jun 2023 • Lara Marshall

Improving the care of patients in custody

Lara returned to study and fell in love with nursing. Finding a passion for improving the health of patients in custody, Lara enrolled in the Master of Custodial Health. The flexibility and multitude of health approaches covered in the program helped her to succeed in the industry.

06 Jun 2023 • Tennyson Delarosa

Tennyson's brush with academia opens a world of opportunity thanks to Open Foundation

Having an unconventional start to university, Tennyson Delarosa has found his place and is pursuing his passion to educate others.

02 Jun 2023 • Hollie Hudson

Open Foundation has given Hollie the best chance for success

Hollie Hudson wanted to give herself the best chance to succeed in her degree. So, starting with Open Foundation just made sense.

02 Jun 2023 • Chloe Woodward

Inside Pharmacist of the Year

Chloe Woodward knew the path she wanted to take in her career. Since starting her Pharmacy program, she has connected and collaborated with those in the industry to be recognised as Pharmacy Student of the Year.

02 Jun 2023 • Claire Taylor

A passion for human biology and the potential in biomedical science

Early entry gave Claire a chance to jump straight into her degree and begin her learning journey to understand the human body. The Bachelor of Biomedical Science provides a variety of career opportunities for the future while keeping study interesting.

02 Jun 2023 • Yasmina El Mrabet

Pathway to success

Yasmina El Mrabet had an unconventional start to her university journey. Open Foundation provided the flexibility and support she needed to start a new career in Australia.

01 Jun 2023 • Michael Rafferty

From dream to reality

After finishing high school and not knowing what to do, Michael Rafferty moved across the world and started fresh, with a supportive opportunity to achieve what he always thought wasn’t possible.

16 May 2023 • Maeve Smith

Hands-on learning in Fiji

Maeve recently took part in a two-week Psychology Tour of Fiji as part of the New Colombo Plan.

08 May 2023 • Alexandra Gallagher

Taking a doctor's approach to leading

Alexandra Gallagher has completed a Master of Clinical Medicine (Leadership and Management) after completing her Bachelor of Medicine. Keeping her passion for clinical study at a high, her continued learning is helping her remain on top of her career to encourage others to achieve their goals.

01 May 2023 • Liam Bowman

Combining teaching and culture

Liam Bowman realised a passion for education and the language and culture of Japan. After receiving the New Colombo Plan Scholarship, Liam has been able to incorporate both his passion for education with his interest of Japan.

27 Apr 2023 • Tatjana Reid

Changing the future through arts and law 

Tatjana Reid has been passionate about the way creativity can link those from different cultural backgrounds. Through the New Colombo Plan Scholarship, she hopes to highlight the possibilities of connection between Australia and the Indo-Pacific.

26 Apr 2023 • Grace Riley

Grace Riley

Hear how Grace’s practical placements reinforced her passion for teaching.

20 Apr 2023 • Maeve Brown

Leading the next generation

With extensive experience in the industry, Maeve wanted more knowledge and leadership potential. Studying the Master of Clinical Medicine (Leadership and Management) gave her that opportunity.

04 Apr 2023 • Anita Parnemann

Taking knowledge and adding experience

Anita has been working in the nursing and midwifery sector for over 30 years and completed the Master of Midwifery Studies program to benefit her existing knowledge and learn further skills.

16 Mar 2023 • Georgia Young

A life changing opportunity, for free

Georgia Young found Open Foundation at a difficult stage of her life. To say this program has improved her life for the better would be an understatement.

15 Mar 2023 • Harrison Sheperd

Cultural connections in Education

Harrison, a proud Wiradjuri man, found his passion for Education on his gap year. Now, he is a New Colombo Plan Scholarship recipient and expanding his skills and knowledge in Fiji.

14 Mar 2023 • Isabella Wightman

Isabella Wightman

Teaching really does make a difference in students' lives. Discover how important this is to Isabella.

13 Mar 2023 • Heidi Chappelow

The perfect mix: experience, passion, and further study

Graduating from the Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development with Honours in 2022, Heidi now works to support rural communities and agencies in planning for emergencies.

13 Mar 2023 • Adam Kennedy

Taking Urban Planning to new heights

After having an interest in urban planning, Adam realised this could be a career path worth achieving. Find out how more about Adam's story here.

13 Mar 2023 • Alice Jarrett

Challenging thinking and communication methods

Since working within the WaterNSW team, Alice has implemented her skills from studying to understand the changes and approaches to community development. Find out more about her story here.

13 Mar 2023 • Caitlin Ganzer

Understanding the potential of Development Studies

Experiencing the wide variety of directions the Bachelor of Development Studies can take you, Caitlin changed her original plans and has landed in her dream career. Find out more about her journey here.

13 Mar 2023 • Conor Ashleigh

The Visual Appeal of Development Studies

Conor took his understanding of environmental sustainability from the Bachelor of Development Studies and implemented this across his independent contractor visual work. Find out how he was able to use this to his advantage.

13 Mar 2023 • Craig Robertson

The jigsaw of study and career

Being interested in the development of systems and international potential of this degree, Craig utilised his Bachelor of Development Studies to the best of his abilities. Read his story and career progression here.

13 Mar 2023 • Elizabeth Scroppe

Advocating for the disadvantaged

When Elizabeth first started her degree, her focus was on policy and procedure. However since undertaking work placement, her career has been redirected. Find out more about her career change and what led to this here.

13 Mar 2023 • Emilie Wrigger

Taking action to improve policy

Emilie always had an interest in global poverty and international development policy. Taking her knowledge and volunteering skills, find out her she has turned her passions into lifelong career goals.

13 Mar 2023 • Emily Hemsworth

Taking stakeholder management to the next level

Development Studies provided Emily with a broad perspective and encouraged her to look at problems in a new ways rather than applying common approaches. Discover more about Emily's experience here.

13 Mar 2023 • Emma Grezl

Developing the community

Emma knew that she wanted to work in environmental sustainability and she knew that she wanted to work at the level of policy and legislative framework. Development Studies helped show how this can be possible.

13 Mar 2023 • Jenna Hawes

Policy and Evaluation; Jenna's experience

Jenna secured a graduate position before finishing her studies and has been working towards her goals ever since.

10 Mar 2023 • Ciaran Quinn

Ciaran Quinn

Learn how the Mathematics Retraining Program prepared Ciaran for a successful and rewarding career.

09 Mar 2023 • Jessica Richardson

Sports Development within Indigenous Communities

Jessica Richardson talks about how her Bachelor of Development Studies has helped to shape her future.

08 Mar 2023 • Eloisa Daschner-Kloss

Preparing for leadership at the Department of Customer Service

Originally completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Newcastle, Eloisa began the Master of Business Psychology to improve her management and leadership skills and further her understanding of business psychology.

08 Mar 2023 • Michael Waring

Influencing the psychology of ‘work’

Inspired by his grandfather, Trevor Waring AM, former Chancellor and Conjoint Professor at the University of Newcastle, Michael is currently completing a Master of Business Psychology.

08 Mar 2023 • Rene Macarthur

A fresh start with business psychology

After a false start as an apprentice shipwright for a local company, Rene’s career has set sail on a new course. He has now completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Master of Business Psychology.

01 Mar 2023 • Maddy Lackman

Becoming a Disaster Resilience Specialist

In her final year of undergraduate study, Maddy undertook an assignment that completely changed the direction of her future career. After postgraduate study at the University of Newcastle, she is now a Disaster Resilience Specialist.

16 Feb 2023 • Elsa Berger

Career progression in disaster resilience

Initially studying a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Geography and Earth Sciences, Elsa returned to the University of Newcastle to undertake a Master in Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development.

16 Feb 2023 • Sarah Roskell

For the love of spreadsheets

Working in Child Protection for the State Government for over 6 years, Sarah began to realise that her passion lay with data.

13 Feb 2023 • James Taylor

Out in the field

Completing NewStep in 2019 and his Bachelors program in 2022, James is now a Field Ecologist at RPS.

13 Feb 2023 • Hanne Newman

Becoming a Catchment Scientist at Hunter Water

Read how Hanne’s studies and work placements supported her in making industry connections and securing a job at Hunter Water.

31 Jan 2023 • Cecilia Lu

A scholarship, a positive attitude, and an authentic Australian experience

Cecilia Lu, an international student from China, did a lot of research before selecting the University of Newcastle to complete her Bachelor of Visual Communication Design. She was awarded the China Excellence Scholarship, which further confirmed her decision.

14 Dec 2022 • Lisa Butson

Being a 'Politics Nerd' is paying off

Lisa used her degree to develop her understanding of political and economic theory and practise. Find out more about her story here.

14 Dec 2022 • Nathalie Gentle

Working in vulnerable communities to make a change for the future

Taking the opportunity to handle and understand issues, Nathalie has found the Bachelor of Development Studies degree to help in both personal and professional life. Read her story here.

14 Dec 2022 • Nikieta Hesse

Development studies taking Nikieta to new career opportunities

Interested in the potential careers the Bachelor of Development Studies offered, Nikieta has found her passion. Read her story here.

14 Dec 2022 • Phoebe Ward

Put your hand up for the future

Phoebe has found her passion throughout her Bachelor of Development Studies program and is working towards her new goals.

12 Dec 2022 • Sarah Voon

Communications to Finance, covering all business bases

Sarah Voon describes how her study gave her the foundation for her career where she has accomplished great achievements already with goals to keep progressing.

12 Dec 2022 • Leigh Smith

Gaining cutting-edge knowledge through further study

Discovering the Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science and researching the content, Leigh realised that the program aligned with his career progression and interests in the field.

06 Dec 2022 • Rachel Donnelly

Communication to improve connections

Read about Rachel's career goals and how she is using her Bachelor of Development Studies to design and implement policy throughout Australia.

06 Dec 2022 • Samantha Orr

Taking Development Studies to the UN

Read Samantha's story on using her Bachelor of Development Studies in the humanitarian sector.

05 Dec 2022 • Scott Fagan

Working with the Deaf to improve the future

Read about Scott's experience with his Bachelor of Development Studies program and how he has taken the next steps to achieving his career goals..

05 Dec 2022 • Gift Ifeoma Iheme

Mastering her craft to have an impact more than just in the classroom

Having been through different experiences, both in her teaching career and her exposure to other fields, Gift saw one of the major challenges facing the education system in her home country of Nigeria centred around management and leadership.

02 Dec 2022 • Andy Ackerkly

From Midwife to Academic

Discovering a love of research, Andy Ackerly discusses his recent Master of Midwifery Studies journey.

30 Nov 2022 • Mpontseng Pama-Letsoela

From strength to strength; tackling leadership

When Mpontšeng Lydia Pama-Letsoela made a decision to relocate from her home country, Lesotho in Africa to complete her double master’s degree at the University of Newcastle, Australia, it felt like a huge step. But it’s one she says she’d take all over again. In fact, she intends to.

28 Nov 2022 • Liam Manning

Innovation to success

Liam Manning discusses his connection with his studies and professional role through his collaboration in the I2N innovation hub within the University of Newcastle.

28 Nov 2022 • Ruofei Li

Discovering a passion for marketing in international study

Ruofei Li (Roffy) began her career in Newcastle and discovered a passion which has carried her into a dream role. Find out about how Newcastle helped shape her journey here.

23 Nov 2022 • Jane Eller

Work integrated learning led to a dream job and confidence to succeed

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) student, Jane Eller has received her dream job and attributes this to her ability to complete work integrated learning throughout her study.

22 Nov 2022 • Cole Cornford

From ATO to Entrepreneur: Cole’s software engineering journey

Cole Cornford used his extensive career in software engineering and has since created his own company. Find out more and be inspired by his story here.

22 Nov 2022 • Kate Grover

Turning passion into a career

Kate returned to study with a passion to help some of the most vulnerable people in society. Read her story to find out more.

11 Nov 2022 • Zoe Baldwin

Improving public health action with spatial science

Recognising the value of continuous learning, Zoe Baldwin returned to study to complete a Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science. This achievement has helped to further her professional practice in spatial epidemiology and disease outbreaks.

10 Nov 2022 • Amy Loveday

Taking Nursing to custodial strengths 

Amy tells the story of her journey to Custodial Health and returning to study years after completing her bachelor's degree.

08 Nov 2022 • Natalie Gilbertson

Taking the lead in health management

Natalie Gilbertson is a working mum who wanted to progress her career in the health industry. Read her story to find out how she succeeded.

04 Nov 2022 • Moritz Kormann

Ready to launch

Moritz was looking to round out his university experience and give himself a professional edge.

04 Nov 2022 • Mia Gottstein

Tackling a changing climate

Mia decided to channel her passion for the environment into studying the Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability.

01 Nov 2022 • Sarah Wallis

Flipping the Skript

Studying an MBA helped Sarah take the next step in her career.

31 Oct 2022 • Peter Lee

Tze Shing Peter Lee

For self-confessed ‘foodie’ Peter Lee, the decision to study a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) was a chance to pursue two passions – food and wellness.

19 Oct 2022 • Michael Tan

An outrageous career

Michael David C. Tan is the founder of Outrage Magazine – the only LGBTQIA publication in the Philippines. His inspiring career kicked off here at the University of Newcastle, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) in 1999.

13 Oct 2022 • John Towney

Pathway to Medicine regardless of obstacles

Dr John Towney had a late start to study but has overcome many barriers and completed his Bachelor of Medicine in 2016 and has continued his study in a postgraduate program, completing his Master of Public Health in 2022.

13 Oct 2022 • Tambalyn Durney

From Engineering to Science, making fundamental change

Originally studying a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering in 2013, Tambalyn soon realised that his true passion lay with science.

11 Oct 2022 • Dr Li Kheng Chai

From a passion in health research to Doctor

Completing a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2013, Dr Li Kheng Chai has since gone on to complete a Doctor of Philosophy. Discovering a love of research during studies, Dr Chai now works as a Research Fellow at Health and Wellbeing Queensland.

11 Oct 2022 • Akshata Dhuraji

Akshata takes her development skills into the workforce

Akshata Dhuraji is in her final year of the Bachelor of Software Engineering and has taken the opportunity for work integrated learning to a hands-on experience.

05 Oct 2022 • Nikhil Achuthankutty

Scholarship changes Nikhil’s life and career path

Growing up in Mumbai, India, Nikhil Achuthankutty has always had a passion for marketing and wanted to study with a focus on marketing and management. Receiving the South Asian Scholarship made his study goals easier to achieve with a major part of his fees being paid off through this.

05 Oct 2022 • An Bihn Vu

Scholarship providing opportunities for mechanical goals

An Binh Vu comes to University of Newcastle from Hai Phong, Vietnam to study the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. Loving the creative and mechanical aspects of his degree, Binh hopes to build helpful machinery in the future.

19 Sep 2022 • Muhaymin Khan

Muhaymin is taking medicine rural and becoming a change leader

Muhaymin Khan experienced the Newcastle way of life and knew he wanted to study here. Providing him the opportunity to study Medicine in a way he had always wanted and receiving the Ma and Morley Scholarship added to the attraction.

19 Sep 2022 • Mitchell Aafjes

Fulfilling a passion with ongoing study

After completing a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management in 2015, and then Honours in 2018, Mitchell Aafjes has taken the next step in his studies, undertaking the Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability.

15 Sep 2022 • Paris Perry

Winning the MADE by Opera House scholarship

Travelling overseas early January 2023, Paris will spend six weeks across Spain and Denmark as part of the MADE by the Opera House scholarship.

14 Sep 2022 • Truc Tran

Academic Excellence Scholarship helping fulfil career goals

Receiving the Academic Excellence Scholarship gave Truc the opportunity to volunteer, network and focus on academic success during her study.

12 Sep 2022 • Xiuli Weng

Support services to succeed

Xiuli has been studying her Bachelor of Nursing while taking advantage of student support services offered to students for academic and personal benefit. Read how these services have helped her become more confident.

06 Sep 2022 • Preyaan Ray

Preyaan is taking his financial abilities internationally

Preyaan Ray discovered the University of Newcastle whilst living in India and hasn't looked back since! Find out more about his study experience.

06 Sep 2022 • Stephanie Dewhurst

EMBA Leads to Global Success

Stephanie knew what was needed to achieve the career she wanted. Studying the EMBA gave her the connections and knowledge to get there.

05 Sep 2022 • Audrey Theah

From chance conversations to becoming college medallist

From a chance conversation with a friend, Audrey decided to undertake a Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition, and is now the College Medallist for her Honours work in 2021.

01 Sep 2022 • Bea King

New Colombo Plan International Exchange changing the way Beatrice sees the world

Discover how Beatrice uses her language and design studies on her international exchange.

30 Aug 2022 • Alice Melmeth

Becoming an Alumni Programs Officer

Alice works as an Alumni Programs Officer as the dedicated College Liaison within the Alumni Team at the University of Newcastle, where she is passionate about identifying and fostering meaningful alumni connections.

30 Aug 2022 • Michael McDonaugh

Following passions toward a role in urban planning

Michael’s diverse set of professional and personal experiences in Australia and overseas has meant he has developed an extensive network. Michael followed his interests and that led him to a role in the urban planning sector.

30 Aug 2022 • Bianca Hambly

Working in policy in the disability sector

Bianca enrolled in Development Studies due to her passion for international development, but her interests have now shifted to working in policy for the disability sector.

30 Aug 2022 • Rupert Doney

Working in the energy policy industry

Rupert completed his studies at the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Development Studies (Honours) and PhD. Rupert has now worked for more than six years in the energy policy industry.

29 Aug 2022 • Laurance Low Wen Jieh

Designing the student journey

Laurance Low Wen Jieh has only just completed his Master's of Architecture, but has already co-designed a place maker that has become a landmark for his graduating peers.

25 Aug 2022 • Kobey Potts

Kobey’s pathway to medicine

After learning he wasn’t eligible for an ATAR, Kobey has completed the Yapug Pathway Program, Miroma Bunbilla and begun studying the Joint Medical Program as a Ma & Morley Scholar.

25 Aug 2022 • Michelle Mazzantini

Striving for professional success with MBA

Studying the MBA, Michelle is incorporating her interests for Human Resources with her career to further progress and ensure professional success.

15 Aug 2022 • Rena Qian

Rena's English Language Centre Confidence

Studying Advanced English for Academic Purposes (EAP) with the English Language Centre gave Rena the confidence to continue her study and go on to complete a combined Master of Business Administration and Master of Human Resource Management in 2021.

15 Aug 2022 • Brett Gallimore

Brett's unexpected natural disaster while on placement

When third-year Bachelor of Nursing student Brett arrived to start his placement at St Vincent Hospital in Lismore, NSW, the floodwater was rising fast. Things didn’t look good – he had just happened upon one of the worst flood catastrophes the state has ever seen.

15 Aug 2022 • Claudia Smith

Claudia makes moves in Architecture career

Claudia Smith is using her Master of Architecture to take her passion and values of architecture to the next level from becoming a registered architect to exceeding her career expectations.

10 Aug 2022 • Tualagi Nokise

Tualagi taking his career to new heights

Recent graduate, Tualagi Nokise has been awarded the 2022 Architects Medallion.

03 Aug 2022 • Alexandra Rees

2NURFM and Elite Athlete taking Communications by storm

Alexandra Rees has taken her communications journey headfirst, involving her elite athlete status and passion for journalism to drive her.

27 Jul 2022 • Tashi Tsetan

Pathways toward achieving Tashi’s childhood dream

After coming to Australia as a refugee, Tashi has been able to complete Open Foundation and subsequently enrol in the Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering.

21 Jul 2022 • Charmaine Edirisinghe

Work Integrated Learning prepares Charmaine for the next step in her career

After an extensive career within the banking and finance industry, Charmaine ventured into a new journey- studying a Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Global).

21 Jul 2022 • Edwina Powe

Edwina Journeys from Law Books to Indigenous Healthcare

Edwina currently works as the Director of Allied Health (First Nations) with the Allied Health Professions Office of Queensland. This provides her the opportunity to improve and redesign health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

19 Jul 2022 • Ben Hardy

Ben is learning from the best to be the best

With an aspiration to provide the world’s best trauma care, University of Newcastle medical graduate and now doctor, Ben, chose to further his studies through the Master of Traumatology.

19 Jul 2022 • Caitlin Daley

Caitlin exercises her expertise in Women’s Health Physiotherapy

Caitlin, from Tasmania, studied a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at the University of Newcastle. She found the biomedicine and anatomy courses interesting and was enthralled by a third-year lecture on pelvic floor physiotherapy.

18 Jul 2022 • Ash Guy

Taking Australian business to international levels

Ash is an entrepreneur separating his time between full time work, a young family and study. Taking on the MBA and Master of International Business to become the best leader for his team, business and customers.

18 Jul 2022 • Temperance Gollan

Global experience leads to trip of a lifetime

Temperance participated in a semester exchange to the University of North Carolina, USA to study history while completing her Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Newcastle.

18 Jul 2022 • Grace Motley

Assuring quality in the meat industry

Now working in quality assurance at one of the largest meat suppliers in the country, Grace began her food science journey at the University of Newcastle.

18 Jul 2022 • Stephanie Rong

English Language Bridging giving the confidence to go further

Stephanie Rong wanted a change of career and lifestyle and saw the English Language Centre as her opportunity to achieve this and more.

14 Jul 2022 • Scott Lynch

Leading the way in Allied Health

Scott became a leader in the local healthcare industry establishing an allied health business with a national reach.

14 Jul 2022 • Michael Hercock

From EMBA to Executive Manager

Michael Hercock found himself in an Executive role and wanted the extra assurance the EMBA offered to continue his career progression to Executive Manager.

13 Jul 2022 • Belle Leonard

BMG Indigenous Scholarship Creative Success

Belle participated in the BMG Indigenous Scholarship as part of her Work Integrated Learning experience. The opportunity inspired her to pursue a career avenue she never knew existed.

05 Jul 2022 • Becc Grummitt and Ellie Gibson

Finding passion and partnership in Food Science and Human Nutrition

After meeting in the first week of their Food Science and Human Nutrition classes back in 2019, Becc and Ellie recently opened their own small business – Curd Nerd Vegan Cheese.

28 Jun 2022 • Akela Phillips

Gaining a graduate position at the Arnott’s Group

Now working for the Arnott’s Group testing products before, during and after their production, Akela began her journey into food science at the University of Newcastle.

27 Jun 2022 • Olivia Duffin

Becoming an ice cream architect

Now producing her own brand of ice cream, Olivia began her journey into food science at the University of Newcastle.

15 Jun 2022 • Chiara Quiroz Guzman

iLead creates leaders like Chiara

Chiara is becoming the leader she's always wanted to be, through the University of Newcastle's iLEAD program.

15 Jun 2022 • Bron Sparkes

Enhancing professional practice with CIFAL Certification

As part of her Masters of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development, Bron Sparkes has completed a number of UNITAR-CIFAL certified courses.

10 Jun 2022 • Jake Stevens

Researching marine waste management in Samoa

Currently completing his Honours in Development Studies, Jake is travelling to Samoa to research marine waste management as part of the New Colombo Plan Program.

10 Jun 2022 • Baxter, Camron and Ellen

Testing a ‘point of care device’ for NSW Health

Baxter Langlar, Camron Alley and Ellen Lu worked together with a larger team to complete the SCIE3001 program as part of their undergraduate studies.

10 Jun 2022 • Jessica, Andrew and Ted

Partnering with industry in sustainability

Team members Jessica Mulhall, Andrew Quinn and Ted Devine reflect on their work to localise Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the Hunter region.

09 Jun 2022 • Natasha Elbeirouti

Natasha put her dream out to the universe. And it came true.

Dreams do come true, hear it first hand from Natasha.

08 Jun 2022 • Lucy Sheppard

Gaining experience before graduation

To best prepare herself for the workforce, Lucy Sheppard chose to complete a Work Integrated Learning course as part of her degree.

07 Jun 2022 • Olivia Lewis Curnoe

Olivia’s iLEAD mentorship success

Bachelor of Development Studies student, Olivia Lewis Curnoe is taking part in the University of Newcastle’s iLEAD program

06 Jun 2022 • Andrew Quinn

From mozzies to microbats – science in the field

After graduating from a Bachelor of Science, current Honours student Andrew Quinn is researching the role of microbats on Callaghan Campus.

02 Jun 2022 • Nicole Couper and Timor Atkins

Creating a campus ecosystem app

Nicole and Timor were tasked with adding value to the University of Newcastle’s campus ecosystem as part of their ‘Interdisciplinary Challenges’ course.

01 Jun 2022 • Ted Devine

Upskilling to support a career in Climate Science

Postgraduate student Ted Devine is undertaking a Master of Data Science to support his role in the Resilience and Climate Adaption Team at Sydney Water.

01 Jun 2022 • Robert Taylor

Gaining capability in project management

Robert Taylor is undertaking a Master of Project Management for the Built Environment to build his project management skills and become a more capable employee.

17 May 2022 • Candace Garraway

Making a difference by designing places for people of all abilities

Candace is a graduate of the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and Master of Architecture programs. She was able to obtain career-ready skills through the University's problem-solving teaching approach and on-campus 24 hour-access Architecture Studios.

17 May 2022 • Dr Nicol Alley

Investing in improving Trauma Systems and Trauma Patient Management in Australia

Nicol is a current postgrad student enrolled into the Master of Traumatology. Through her studies, Dr Nicol is acquiring expert knowledge in the fields of Critical Care, Trauma and Surgery. Upon completion, she also wishes to impart this knowledge to others in the industry.

12 May 2022 • Dr Suraj Ghimire

Disease Prevention: Working on reducing adverse health impacts on our communities

Suraj is a current postgrad student enrolled in the Master of Public Health. Suraj wanted to gain additional insight into disease management and develop promotive and preventative equity focused health policies and practices.

10 May 2022 • Eni Murtini

Combining passions through postgraduate study

Eni will graduate this year with a Master of Data Science which she hopes will help her contribute to the community and combine her passions in data and helping others.

09 May 2022 • Katie Birrell

Travelling toward a career in Development Studies

As a travel enthusiast, Katie is taking her studies abroad and completing her degree in Fiji thanks to the New Colombo Plan Scholarship.

03 May 2022 • Claire Barry

Forging teamwork and resilience

Claire is keen to apply the knowledge gained from her Bachelor of Science/Laws (Honours) double degree in the wider world.

29 Apr 2022 • Josiah Murray

Building practical skills for a flexible career

Through high school, Josiah enjoyed most subjects, but held a particular fondness for both science and mathematics. The flexibility of the Bachelor of Mathematics/Bachelor of Science allowed Josiah to pursue both interests and build his practical skills.

29 Apr 2022 • Jennifer Lowe

Flexibility and empowerment in the Bachelor of Science

While Jennifer had a difficult upbringing, she never wavered in her plans to go to university and study chemistry.

11 Apr 2022 • Caitlyn Touzell

Trusting the process

Caitlyn followed her passion and now works for an organisation strongly focused on shifting NSW to a circular economy.

11 Apr 2022 • Ellen Ledger

From Singleton to Paris

Ellen’s passion to learn and work in international development is a serendipitous tale that took her from living in Singleton to Paris. Currently Ellen is living in Paris and completing her Master of International Development at Sciences Po’s Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA).

11 Apr 2022 • Caitlin Ganzer

Becoming a policy officer with DSS

Caitlin enrolled as a Development Studies student with an environmental sustainability major, after resonating strongly with a sociology course on climate change. Further into her degree, Caitlin discovered her interests were in social policy.

16 Mar 2022 • Irma Dupuis

How blockchain technology is building trust in the wine industry

Irma has successfully received a Wine Australia Research Scholarship to support her research into blocking enabled wine labels and consumer trust.

02 Mar 2022 • Amanda Falconer

Nine children, almost two degrees, and a passion for Human Services

While raising nine children and studying full time, Amanda continues to excel in her studies.

28 Feb 2022 • Jasmine Stuart

Homegrown talent in emerging industries

As a homegrown, Newcastle local, Jasmine had no doubt that she wanted to study at the University of Newcastle.

28 Feb 2022 • Jessica Haugh

Gaining employment before graduation

Jessica is in her fourth and final year of a Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours) but already has one foot in the industry.

04 Feb 2022 • Joanna Hugues-Dit-Ciles

Achieving work-life balance

Joanna has gone on to complete a Master in Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development at the University of Newcastle.

19 Jan 2022 • Jess Thomas

From Open Foundation to a Masters in Exercise Physiology

After completing one year of study through Open Foundation, Jess was given the choice of three different degrees, with one of those being a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.

18 Jan 2022 • Rhiannon Kemp

Rhiannon aims to give rural education a boost

Volunteering in Nepal provides Rhiannon an educational experience of a lifetime.

14 Jan 2022 • Ross Waddell

Developing video games with real-world clients

Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) graduate, Ross, loved technology from a young age.

16 Dec 2021 • Eliza Hoyland

Preparing for the wave of environmental change

From a very young age, Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science student, Eliza, realised the need for social and environmental awareness.

15 Dec 2021 • Shiyun Wang

Shiyun shines with new skills and confidence

Shiyun travelled from China to study a 3-year degree in Business, majoring in International Business and Marketing, at the University of Newcastle.

15 Dec 2021 • Pak Lee

Pak discovers the Newcastle study life from a UON alumnus

Pak decided to study a Bachelor of Business (marketing) at NUspace in the heart of the Newcastle CBD.

15 Dec 2021 • Chulan Fu

Chulan relishes the Newcastle study life

Chulan is completing a Bachelor of Biotechnology. She is also the president of the Australia China Youth Association (ACYA) – a university club bringing young Chinese and Australian students together to unlock career opportunities and promote cross-cultural dialogue.

15 Dec 2021 • Hyomin Kim

Minnie eyes a future in marketing

Minnie is studying a double degree in business and commerce.She also made new friends by joining a tennis club and a university club, the Business and Commerce Association (BusCom).

14 Dec 2021 • Arielle Cooper

Supporting the community through regional placement

Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) student, Arielle, always knew she wanted to work in a ‘helping’ profession with a focus on children and families.

14 Dec 2021 • Cheena

Prepared for success in combatting cybercrime

International student, Cheena, is keen to solve society’s growing cyber security problems by completing a Master of Cyber Security at the University of Newcastle.

13 Dec 2021 • Abbey Fellows

Volunteering in Nepal cements Abbey’s passion for teaching

An experience like no other. Read Abbey's story on her volunteering experience in Nepal.

08 Dec 2021 • Malou Eudela

Studying a world-first program developed by the United Nations

By studying Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development at the University of Newcastle, Malou was accessing a world-first program, jointly developed by the United Nations, CIFAL Newcastle, and the University of Newcastle.

08 Dec 2021 • Catherine Yew

Helping others through family legacy

As a 2020 graduate of the Master of Professional Psychology, Catherine has had a long interest in mental health.

06 Dec 2021 • James Knox

Finding the perfect balance

After completing his Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) in 2019 and his Master of Professional Psychology in 2020, James is taking on a PhD (Clinical Psychology), through the Vice Chancellor’s Training Scheme Scholarship.

03 Dec 2021 • Jess McGregor

From Open Foundation to bug farming

After completing Environmental Science as part of her Open Foundation course, it was a “no-brainer” for Jess to enrol in Environmental Science and Management with a major in Ecosystems and Biodiversity.

03 Dec 2021 • Alexandra Cottle

Growing confidence through Work Integrated Learning

Alexandra fell in love with the sound of a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management at the University of Newcastle.

30 Nov 2021 • Sam Parker

Engineering a future of change

Currently completing his PhD at Brown University, USA, Sam thanks the University of Newcastle for getting him there.

09 Nov 2021 • Emilia Flaherty

An unexpected opportunity sparks a dream career

Emilia was the first in her family to attend university. She now finds herself living a dream she didn't know existed.

22 Oct 2021 • Sammii Downs

A well-designed sea change

Country or coast, Sammii is committed to following her dream.

22 Oct 2021 • Heath Parkes

Journalism leads Heath from classroom to newsroom

Read how Heath's studies of Communication prepared him for the newsroom.

30 Sep 2021 • Azka

Mastering dreams: Azka’s tech company success

When Azka enrolled in a Master of Applied Finance and Master of Business Administration at the University of Newcastle, her dream was to one day work at one of the Big Four banks. Now she is chasing an even bigger dream. And it’s becoming reality.

30 Sep 2021 • Luke Jogever

Luke draws up plans for a future in architectural design

Luke always had a passion for architecture, and his studies have allowed him to shape the future of homes and cities.

30 Sep 2021 • Courtney White

Nepal trip opens eyes for Architectural graduate

Courtney's undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Architecture has fueled her passion in improving the quality of life for others and designing spaces that respond to people and culture.

29 Sep 2021 • Michael McGroder

Real connection, real change

Michael's day to day life is anything but ordinary. Discover how the University of Newcastle takes part in this.

29 Sep 2021 • Tori Berezowski

Tori’s cancer journey inspires her PhD

It's been a challenging journey for Tori, but she hasn't let anything get in the way of achieving what she's capable of.

22 Sep 2021 • Jeremy Herd

Postgraduate catapults Jeremy into the field of green tech

Jeremy's postgraduate studies have provided personal and career growth to equip him for his future.

17 Sep 2021 • Virat Gurung

Engineering a career set to peak

A passion discovered in Nepal, pursed at the University of Newcastle.

17 Sep 2021 • Navneet Kaur

Studies that prepare a career in business intelligence

Through gaining coding and analytical skills in her studies, Navneet is prepared for a career in business intelligence.

14 Sep 2021 • Sarah English

Third time’s a charm for Sarah

Sarah English is a current student at the University of Newcastle studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

10 Sep 2021 • Shilpy

Shilpy gains evidence-based healthcare skills to take back home

Shilpy is passionate about improving people’s health. She decided to undertake postgraduate studies as a way to stand out from the crowd and shine as a leader in the healthcare industry.

09 Sep 2021 • Tawfik Bin Ahmad Fadzil

An essential business opportunity

Discover how Tawfik aims to apply his knowledge from practical experiences into real world situations.

06 Sep 2021 • Amanda Viray

Amanda’s overseas study experience – traversing coding and creativity

Amanda seized the opportunity to study in Australia and pursued her passion for science and technology.

03 Sep 2021 • Sean Bailey

Sean’s Journey from Coding Enthusiast to Software Developer

With a few years of study and industry experience, Sean is focused on building fantastic user experiences and bringing value to people’s lives through “useful, imaginative, and thoughtful software.”

03 Sep 2021 • Myrrhine Fabricius

Myrrhine is designing for change

Studying the Master of Architecture allowed Myrrhine to explore her passion for design and the built environment, further her skills and gain motivation to succeed in the field.

02 Sep 2021 • Maddison Gogoll

Lawyer’s Weekly Law Student of the Year Finalist

Meet Maddison, Lawyer's Weekly Law Student of the Year Finalist.

02 Sep 2021 • Fiona Chiu

Opening up overseas working opportunities with a Bachelor of Social Science

Fiona Chiu, a University of Newcastle Alumnus from Hong Kong, graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Criminology.

01 Sep 2021 • Sarah Bortfeld

Sarah explores her passion for sustainability

Studying various courses of interest, exploring new ideas and having the opportunity to deepen her passions allowed Sarah to make the most of her studies.

01 Sep 2021 • Luke Weinel

Luke cements his skills to further his career

Luke Weinel is a current student at the University of Newcastle studying a Master of Medical Statistics.

12 Aug 2021 • Olivia Gittoes

Olivia moves her way through physiotherapy study with ease

Olivia Gittoes is a current student at the University of Newcastle studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

12 Aug 2021 • Mitchell Burton

Mitchell grows as a person by studying at the University of Newcastle

Mitchell Burton is a current student at the University of Newcastle studying a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine).

28 Jul 2021 • Sian Parkes

Sian overcomes doubt to engineer her future

Sian’s passion for STEM and making a real-world impact led her to complete a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at the University of Newcastle.

27 Jul 2021 • Student Emma McCarthy-North

Emma gains valuable career skills while adapting to city life

After growing up on a farm, Emma decided to make the bold move to the city so she could chase her dreams. She is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography) at the University of Newcastle.

23 Jul 2021 • Gia Bao Duong

An unforgettable experience

Bao sees a future of endless opportunities, thanks to the Master of Business Administration (Global).

23 Jul 2021 • Hannah Donnelly

Learning business becomes a passion

Discover Hannah's passion for Business Analytics, a passion she didn't even know existed.

22 Jul 2021 • Nguyen Truong Phuc Tran

A career investment with fringe benefits

Discover Nguyen's priceless financial journey at the University of Newcastle.

22 Jul 2021 • Maya Borthwick

Communication gives flexibility to Maya’s career path

Flexibility and broadness, the reason Maya chose Communication.

19 Jul 2021 • Inga Leinasars

A fascination for space travel propels Inga into Aerospace Engineering

While in her final year of high school, Inga wasn’t sure what she wanted to do next but after attending a University of Newcastle Open Day, she settled on the Bachelor of Aerospace Systems Engineering.

12 Jul 2021 • Nick Macrae

Newcastle Business student to Global Product Marketing Lead at Google

Meet Nick, University of Newcastle Business graduate, now working for Google in New York.

10 Jul 2021 • Radhika Feron

Radhika is using her degree to explore the intersection of engineering and science

Studying a double degree of Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science gave Radhika the opportunity to gain a wide range of skills and the freedom to discover where her greatest passions lie.

08 Jul 2021 • Vibin Perumalsamy

Vibin is exploring critical global issues through postgraduate study

From the southern Indian town of Sivakasi, Vibin completed his undergraduate degree in Materials Science and Engineering at India’s Anna University before enrolling in a master’s degree at the University of Newcastle.

08 Jul 2021 • Elizabeth Evans

Elizabeth’s degree is taking her out of the classroom and into the outdoors

Drawn to Newcastle for its relaxed coastal atmosphere and beautiful scenery, Elizabeth decided that the University of Newcastle was the place to make her dream of studying a Bachelor of Surveying a reality.

08 Jul 2021 • Joshua Keane

Joshua’s passion for helping others sparks career growth

Joshua will soon commence his final semester of a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and after almost four years of full-time study remains a passionate advocate for improving the mental health of disabled and aged individuals.

08 Jul 2021 • Raphaela Chan

Gaining practical skills and connecting with industry through a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

International student from Hong Kong Raphaela, is studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at the University of Newcastle.

08 Jul 2021 • Wenjuan Sun

Wenjuan Gains a New Perspective on the Future of Nursing

Wenjuan felt that the Master’s degree gave a unique perspective on the future of nursing.

06 Jul 2021 • Ryan Palmer

From Mayor to Masters

Ryan says his study journey has set him up for success in any future workplace.

06 Jul 2021 • Katrina Bullock

Creating Global Change

Studying at the University of Newcastle enabled Katrina to create global change.

01 Jul 2021 • Stephanie Mantach

A unique teaching style inspires Stephanie to look at the big picture

Stephanie always knew she wanted to go to university. After finishing high school and completing the Newstep program, she started studying a Bachelor of Development Studies until another degree piqued her interest.

01 Jul 2021 • Josephine Hancock

Josephine finds her feet studying podiatry

Having worked as a dental assistant for 10 years prior to becoming a mother, Josephine, felt ready for a change but she wanted to hold onto the aspects that she loved about her job - helping people and hands-on work.

28 Jun 2021 • Francesca Pang

Francesca discovers the real-world impact of accounting

Francesca applies accounting theory to accounting practice.

28 Jun 2021 • Siôn Jones

Sion’s passion for quality healthcare

With a background in healthcare management, Siôn is passionate about quality healthcare. That’s what prompted his decision to pursue further study and explore a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

28 Jun 2021 • Astrid Delayre

Astrid's desire for a career in marketing

Astrid's travels experiences and the opportunity to appreciate and observe different cultures ignited her interest in marketing.

24 Jun 2021 • Corey Lau

Corey takes his career a step further

Corey, a registered nurse has always been passionate about challenging the stigma around mental health. After three years of work in the acute mental health setting, Corey wanted to increase his knowledge in mental health to be able to provide quality care to patients.

24 Jun 2021 • Luca Sakoff

Luca follows through on his early career aspirations

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics student, Luca, always had a passion for cooking and chemistry. It was the potential to combine the two, and spread awareness of the importance of human nutrition, that sparked his aspirations.

22 Jun 2021 • Ciara Price

Ciara’s study journey is turning her childhood dream into a reality

After finishing high school, to turn her dream of becoming a clinical psychologist into a reality, Ciara chose to enrol in a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced) at the University of Newcastle.

21 Jun 2021 • Heath Francis

From Paralympic athlete to finance enthusiast in Uganda

Whether it be his career as a Paralympic athlete, or his MBA study journey, Heath has an inspiring story to tell.

21 Jun 2021 • Nicholas Hayes

Turning health studies to health practices

Nicholas believes the healthcare system is becoming increasingly important.

21 Jun 2021 • Timothy Stevenson

A smart investment

A desire to get smart about his future investments led Timothy to study a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Newcastle.

21 Jun 2021 • Rhanee Rego

Rhanee’s petition for justice sparks global interest

Rhanee prides herself on promoting fair and equal access to justice. Hear how she's putting her degree into practice.

16 Jun 2021 • Bianca Fakhoury

Manifesting your passion

A passionate advocate for health, Bianca imagined a career where her community could rely on her for advice and comfort with their medical needs. Bianca decided to turn her idea into reality and began studying Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours).

16 Jun 2021 • Callum Sinclair

The journey of finding your path is the most valuable journey of all

Callum is currently studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at the University of Newcastle. It is his journey that got him here that is most valuable.

03 Jun 2021 • Ngan Huynh

Ngan Huynh wants to solve the world’s problems

Ngan Huynh said being awarded the Golden Jubilee Scholarship has helped her move closer to achieving her life goals.

27 May 2021 • Deb de Ridder

Deb supports cohort learning

After completing a Master of Leadership and Management in Education at the University of Newcastle, Deb has helped a group of teachers at Trinity to complete the Master of Leadership and Management in Education externally as a cohort, liaising with the university to organise support for them.

27 May 2021 • Adrian Shipp

Adrian steps up his educational leadership

Adrian’s passion for education shines when he’s in the classroom. He enjoys expanding young people’s viewpoint beyond their local knowledge, to the wider world around them. Through a partnership between his school and the University of Newcastle, he heard about the Master of Leadership and Managemen

20 May 2021 • Joshua Gilmore

Joshua’s pathway to studying education

Joshua completed his pathway program and is now studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours).

20 May 2021 • Jason Connor

Jason’s pathway to study environmental science

Having been several years since he had studied and with nobody in his family having attended university, Jason took the leap and enrolled in the Yapug program at the University of Newcastle as a way of getting into his dream degree.

20 May 2021 • Dani Simmonette

Dani’s pathway to social work

Dani always thought that university wasn’t for her until she applied for the Open Foundation pathway program.

20 May 2021 • Amy Stephens

Amy’s pathway to study biodiversity and conservation

Young mum Amy decided to enrol in Open Foundation to get back into study.

19 May 2021 • Iglal Kodi

Iglal’s pathway to becoming a teacher

Iglal reached her dream of becoming a teacher through persistence and hard work after arriving in Australia as a refugee from Sudan.

19 May 2021 • Peter Goldthorpe

Peter’s pathway to becoming a scientist

Pathways graduate Peter is now living his dream – working as a Data Scientist at the CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle.

19 May 2021 • Keith Cole

Keith’s pathway to Medicine

Keith's on a pathway to becoming a Doctor after graduating from the Yapug program.

19 May 2021 • Charlotte Kilminster

Charlotte’s pathway to Nursing

Open Foundation graduate Charlotte Kilminster is taking on a new challenge, studying a Bachelor of Nursing on the Central Coast.

29 Apr 2021 • Amanda Lynch

Amanda discovers her passion in India

Amanda realised that to break into the International Community Development industry she would need a postgraduate degree. After reviewing all 43 Australian Universities and their respective online degrees, she decided upon the Master of Social Change and Development at the University of Newcastle.

27 Apr 2021 • Chukwuemeka Ordu

Catching up with Chukwuemeka

Chukwuemeka’s passion for life, determination to succeed and drive to make a positive impact was evident as he stood behind that podium at graduation, and it hasn’t wavered since.

20 Apr 2021 • Sahil

Bringing to life new technologies

Meet Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) (Honours) alumnus Sahil. While studying, Sahil took advantage of the University’s opportunities – undertaking leadership courses, going on exchange to Germany, and becoming President of the University of Newcastle’s Exchange Student Network.

15 Apr 2021 • Bernard

Pursuing a passion

Coming from Malaysia to study a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) at the University of Newcastle has enabled Bernard to pursue his passion for understanding mechanical systems

31 Mar 2021 • Maribel Guzman

A passion for people and Australian culture

With a passion for people and employee satisfaction and engagement, Maribel knew after studying a Bachelor of International Business that she would go on to learn more about Human Resource Management.

25 Mar 2021 • Phuong Quyen Vo

Quyen achieves her PhD dream

Coming from the Mekong Delta in the south of Vietnam, Quyen, a lecturer at Can Tho University travelled to Australia to pursue her dream of completing a PhD.

16 Feb 2021 • Bronwyn Jones

Short courses lead to bigger things

Before studying a Master of Leadership and Management in Education, Bronwyn had the opportunity to complete a short course online which inspired her to further develop her skills and contribute to her career progression.

10 Feb 2021 • Hailey Cheung

Helping and caring for others through nutrition and dietetics

International student from Hong Kong Hailey, is studying a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) at the University of Newcastle.

19 Jan 2021 • Dannielle Burke

Dannielle embraces opportunities

Beginning her university adventure as a Newstep student, Dannielle used the pathway program to prepare for university life and explore what she was really passionate about. This led to her enrolling in the Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English and Writing and Linguistics.

19 Jan 2021 • Frances Joy

Frances juggles study, work and parenthood

Frances began her higher education study journey 24 years after finishing high school. She studied the first year of a Bachelor of Arts, before transferring to a Bachelor of Social Studies (Honours) majoring in politics and international studies at the University of Newcastle.

19 Jan 2021 • Charlotte Mullan

Charlotte captures a global mindset

Charlotte hopes to one day be a creative producer working on film sets. She is currently in her second year of a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Film, Media and Cultural Studies (FMCS).

14 Dec 2020 • Callum Maher

Entering the Legal Industry with Connections

In the words of practicing solicitor Callum, when you graduate from the University of Newcastle’s Juris Doctor/Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice “you won’t be just entering the legal industry, you’ll already be a part of it.”

14 Dec 2020 • Daniel Turner

Advocating for society’s most vulnerable

After studying Open Foundation Daniel now hopes to speak up for society’s most vulnerable people through his Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

08 Dec 2020 • Ludwina Eugenia

Ludwina gets a taste of the Australian study life

A passion for food and human health led Ludwina on a journey to becoming a People’s Choice winner of the University of Newcastle’s Food Expo 2020.

08 Dec 2020 • Tulio Rondelli de Oliveira

City, surf and world class education – the perfect fit for Tulio

International student Tulio was eager to find a degree that would contribute to sustainable environmental practices while exploring the world. A Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) at the University of Newcastle was the perfect fit.

04 Dec 2020 • Nena Janssens

Studying the Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Practical experience, real-world projects and summer internships – just a few of Nena’s highlights from her time studying the Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Nena credits these reasons for her being industry-ready and has forged a bright career since graduating in 2017.

03 Dec 2020 • Taylor McGovern

Preparing to become a life-ready graduate

Having the ability to change a person’s life or impact them in a positive way is a powerful skill to hold. For Taylor, a self-proclaimed ‘motivated and goal-driven person’, she was determined to find the right career path that would allow her to do just this.

01 Dec 2020 • Julia Koller-Smith

Making a difference with her masters

After completing her undergraduate studies, Julia felt driven to gain advanced academic and theoretical understanding as well. In 2018, after several years in the community services sector, she decided to undertake the Master of Business Psychology.

01 Dec 2020 • Sam Montague

Courtroom to Classroom

Sam realised that he wasn’t working in his dream job so turned to postgraduate study to pursue his next career path by enrolling in a Master of Teaching (Secondary).

19 Nov 2020 • Chloe Fletcher

A passion for health explored and fulfilled

Pursuing undergraduate studies was always on the cards for Chloe. Dipping her toe into university life, Chloe started out in the Bachelor of Arts before transferring to a Bachelor of Nursing. It was here that her interest was truly peaked after taking a public health course.

03 Nov 2020 • Myles Egan

Doubling the career prospects by studying a double degree

Myles has always looked for ways he can create meaningful change in the world around him. Applying this lens to his studies, he followed his interest in geography, politics and international affairs to a combined Bachelor of Development Studies and Bachelor of Business degree at the University of Ne

03 Nov 2020 • Olivia Brown

Generous scholarship turns health dream into reality

With a dream to become a Radiographer, Olivia moved from a small rural town in the Queensland countryside to study Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) at the University of Newcastle.

29 Oct 2020 • Cheryl Salisbury

On the front foot for a new career in podiatry

Playing soccer professionally in Japan and the USA and being a member of the Matildas for almost 20 years, acting as Captain from 2003 till 2009 when she retired from the sport, Cheryl Salisbury knows too well the inside of a physio room.

22 Oct 2020 • Kate Mannell

Growing Passion Through Experience

Floating down a river on a bamboo raft in Borneo, surveying the skyline on the tallest building in Tokyo, or watching a controlled ecological burn in Port Stephens weren’t experiences Kate could have imagined she’d get as part of her studies.

19 Oct 2020 • Andrew Overdijk

Creating positive learning experiences

Andrew decided to pursue the Master of Special and Inclusive Education to enhance his knowledge and skills and to make a positive impact on his students.

07 Oct 2020 • Juliette Bruton

A nursing degree and more

20-year-old Juliette was home-schooled, right up until the end of year 10. When she finished school, she assumed she’d never study again. But after a year of working, travelling and completing some short courses, it became apparent to Juliette that she wanted to pursue a career in Nursing.

29 Sep 2020 • Tandin Wangmo

Tandin Wangmo

Tandin Wangmo is currently the Head of Office and the National Project Coordinator for the Regional Office of South Asia, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), working out of Bhutan

29 Sep 2020 • Kanishk Kumar

Kanishk Kumar

Kanishk Kumar (MBA, 2011; Master of Marketing, 2011) is a business development and market entry consulting professional, with a reputation for helping businesses grow.

29 Sep 2020 • Rebecca Dujin

The thirst for a new challenge sparks career growth

Rebecca (Bec) has been flexing her creative flair for more than a decade. With a passion for the creative arts and an undergraduate degree in communication, Bec kickstarted her career in marketing where she went on to promote some of the biggest concerts and theatre tours.

22 Sep 2020 • Cheena

Cheena’s golden moment

Cheena's childhood dreams come true

16 Sep 2020 • Rhian Blackwell

Mastering Disaster Resilience in 2020

Rhian, a recent graduate from the Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development, is currently employed as an Emergency Management Coordinator with ACT Health. Throughout his time studying, Rhian has seen and experienced extremes, from bushfires through to a global pandemic

13 Jul 2020 • Emma Wu

Bridging international markets

Taking part in a Work Integrated Learning placement during her study at the University of Newcastle helped Emma build the skills needed in her career today.

02 Jul 2020 • Katrina

From international student to international marketing intern

International student Katrina has been studying at The University of Newcastle for the past two years and undertook a placement with the University’s Marketing and Communications department.

30 Apr 2020 • Harsimranjeet Singh Brar

Exploring the unexpected through creative passion

Driven by his eagerness to discover the unknown, Harsimranjeet jumped from one end of the spectrum to the other at the University of Newcastle.

30 Apr 2020 • Stephanie (Yu Rong)

Building her multicultural business skills by getting involved

A desire for self-improvement led Stephanie (Yu Rong) on a journey to Australia to study an MBA and Master of Marketing at the University of Newcastle.

03 Feb 2020 • Evelyn Chatikobo

A midwife that all women deserve

Evelyn Chatikobo will graduate from the University of Newcastle this week as a Midwife.

16 Dec 2019 • Joshua Glachlan

Graduate aims to be a role model as well as an educator

Joshua Glachlan will graduate from the University of Newcastle this week as a PE teacher.

16 Dec 2019 • Alaa Al-Ahmad

Graduate plans to make the global energy crisis ‘a thing of the past’

Alaa Al-Ahmad studies a PhD in Philosophy (Physics) at the University of Newcastle.

16 Dec 2019 • Jessica Coleman

Persistence pays off for nursing graduate after life-threatening accident

Jessica Coleman studied a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Newcastle.

16 Dec 2019 • Breanna Clayton

Small town to big dreams for engineering graduate

Breanna Clayton studied a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) at the University of Newcastle.

16 Dec 2019 • Jessica Redman

Hooked on a feeling

Jessica Redman studied a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Newcastle.

11 Dec 2019 • Speech Pathology Students

International Internship Opportunity with OST

Yu Fan Tan and Wei Juen Lim working with a client and Clinical Supervisor Associate Professor Sally Hewat.

06 Dec 2019 • Salwa

Breaking down cultural barriers

Being awarded the 2019 Study NSW CISA Conference Equity Scholarship helped Salwa settle into Australian life.

15 Oct 2019 • Jessica Brennan

Further your career with a Master of Marketing

Jessica Brennan studied a Master of Marketing at the University of Newcastle.

30 Sep 2019 • Larissa Sullivan

Construction Management graduate is helping deliver Central Coast Medical School facility

Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) graduate Larissa is delivering projects that directly benefit her local Central Coast community.

09 Sep 2019 • Taylor Stokes

Taylor took the leap to change careers through her postgraduate study

Taylor Stokes studied a Master of Teaching (Primary) at the University of Newcastle.

09 Sep 2019 • Sheralee Fisher

It's never too late to change careers

Sheralee Fisher studied a Bachelor of Education (Primary) at the University of Newcastle.

29 Aug 2019 • Meolla Esther Yvon

Prestigious scholarship makes international study possible

Being awarded a FEBE Golden Jubilee Commemorative International Scholarship helped Esther get the most out of her studies.

29 Jul 2019 • Laura Dawson

Study an MBA/Master of Marketing

Laura Dawson studied a combined MBA/Master of Marketing at the University of Newcastle.

29 Jul 2019 • Sora Khan

Study a Bachelor of Computer Science

Sora Khan moved to Australia to study a Bachelor of Computer Science at the University of Newcastle.

29 Jul 2019 • Madalyn Clare

Study a Master of Special & Inclusive Education

Madalyn Clare studied a Master of Special & Inclusive Education at the University of Newcastle.

25 Jul 2019 • Noah Mwelu

Crossing Continents to Build a Brighter Future

Noah moved from his home country of Uganda to study a PhD (Building) at the University of Newcastle.

17 Jul 2019 • Jenil Patel

Taking a global approach to critical civil structure with internationally recognised education

Studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) is helping Jenil achieve his career goals.

10 Jul 2019 • Joanna Lane

Have you ever thought about furthering your career with a Master of Traumatology?

Joanna Lane studied a Master of Traumatology at the University of Newcastle and is now working as a Senior Trauma Physiotherapist.

03 Jul 2019 • Dr David Cunneen

A family affair at Ourimbah graduation

They say good things come in threes, which rings true for the Cunneens as their father, and University business lecturer, Dr David Cunneen, will also be involved in the ceremony as part of the academic procession.

03 Jul 2019 • Caitlin Thomson

Proof is in the pudding for food science graduate

Graduating from a Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast campus, Caitlin has put her passion into practice and is currently finalising the development of new Christmas pudding products with a local small business.

17 Jun 2019 • Sherry Xie

Two postgraduate degrees and a life changing international experience

Sherry Xie moved to Australia to study a combined MBA/Master of Human Resource Management at the University of Newcastle.

17 Jun 2019 • Ian Dunlop

A rewarding career inspiring young minds

Ian Dunlop studied a Master of Teaching (Secondary) at the University of Newcastle.

07 Jun 2019 • Ginny Stein

Ginny used postgrad study to start the next chapter of her career

Ginny Stein studied a Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development at the University of Newcastle.

03 Jun 2019 • Denis Xavier

Achieving big business dreams through postgraduate study

Denis came to Newcastle from India to pursue a Master of Engineering Management (2019) and a Master of Business Administration (2020).

03 Jun 2019 • Tarek Al Helou

Studying to build a better, more sustainable world

Tarek moved from his home country of Kuwait to study a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) at the University of Newcastle.

03 Jun 2019 • Divya Rashmi

Study a Master of Architecture in the coastal town of Newcastle

Divya Rashmi moved from India to Newcastle to study a Master of Architecture at the University of Newcastle.

24 May 2019 • Zoe Pardey

On the pathway to success with a passion to teach

Zoe Pardey is in her final year of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).

24 May 2019 • Duanduan Zhang

Study by the sea, Newcastle provided Duanduan the ideal location to learn and live

Duanduan moved to Newcastle to study her undergraduate degree and loved it so much she continued on to complete her postgraduate degree here as well.

20 May 2019 • Poppy Coleman

Creating a career of passion through postgraduate study

Poppy studied a Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability at the University of Newcastle.

17 May 2019 • Mikaela Koelma

From student to business owner, postgraduate study opens doors

Mikaela Koelma completed a Master of Creative Industries at the University of Newcastle.

16 May 2019 • Mark McConville

A guiding principal in leadership and management in education

Mark felt that completing postgraduate study could help him further develop his skills to be a better educator and principal.

13 May 2019 • Scott McShane

Expanding career opportunities with the MBA

Scott wanted a challenge and found the MBA a meaningful way for more personal development.

06 May 2019 • Noel Khan

The Future of Technology

Growing up in Kuwait, Noel was attracted to the laid-back lifestyle of Newcastle where he decided to study his Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Honours).

30 Apr 2019 • Emma Quinlivan

Fast tracking study with intensive courses

Emma completed two intensive face-to-face courses for the law side of her degree – Mediation Skills and Theory and Corporate Power and Corporate Accountability.

30 Apr 2019 • Avni Kumar

Combining politics and health to support those in need

Avni Arisha Kumar wanted to combine her strong interest in politics, health and not-for-profit work – with that, she enrolled in a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours).

11 Apr 2019 • Susan Grace-MacDonald

Inspired upbringing ignites passion for the natural world

Susan's exposure to the natural world at a young age was a catalyst for her passion for science and living things.

11 Apr 2019 • Tim Shevchenko

Turning education into a family tradition

A last-minute decision to attend a construction management presentation at Open Day was a life changing moment that shaped the career path of graduate, Tim Shevchenko.

11 Apr 2019 • Tara Andrews

Jets player kicks University goals

It was a curiosity to understand how things work which sparked the Jets mid-fielder, Tara Andrews, to study civil engineering.

11 Apr 2019 • Lucas Booth

Commitment to creating change drives doctor dream

Education was the lifeline Lucas Booth turned to as a way to transform his life, as well as help others.

10 Apr 2019 • Adriana Ontiveros Hernandez

Life-changing postgraduate studies in finance

Adriana believes the Master of Applied Finance is built to give you the chance to explore different financial arenas from pure accounting to derivatives.

29 Mar 2019 • Katelyn Stansfield

Turning a passion for sport and healthy living into a career

Katelyn Stansfield is studying a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at the University of Newcastle.

28 Mar 2019 • Damilola Awosemo

International Study Experience in coastal Newcastle

Damilola Awosemo moved to Newcastle from Nigeria to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Newcastle.

28 Mar 2019 • Jenae Keirnan

A platform to begin a new career

True to her word of taking on opportunities when they arise, Jenae made the decision to study both the MBA and MIB at the same time.

28 Mar 2019 • Vibhasini Kaul

Turning goals into reality through undergrad study

Vibhasini Kaul moved from India to Newcastle to study a Bachelor of Business of the University of Newcastle.

21 Mar 2019 • Soo Yong Seng

Golden Opportunity Provides Dream International Study Experience

Being awarded the FEBE Golden Jubilee Commemorative International Scholarship allowed Malaysian international student Soo Yong Seng to pursue his dream of becoming a civil engineer.

19 Mar 2019 • Jeshurun Nesaraj

Venturing into the world of business with the MBA (Global)

Finding his perfect partner in the University of Newcastle, Jeshurun made the move to Australia to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Global).

11 Mar 2019 • Susie Porter

Meet Australian Actor, Susie Porter

Australian actor Susie Porter recently spoke about her time studying a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Newcastle.

11 Mar 2019 • William Li

Life changing experience in Newcastle

William Li is a Chinese international student studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Newcastle.

06 Mar 2019 • Julia Barton

A balancing act

As an elite water polo player, Hunter Academy of Sport representative and University of Newcastle student, Julia Barton wears a lot of hats. And she knows better than most what it takes to balance sport, study, life and personal wellbeing.

04 Mar 2019 • Amy Daley

Postgrad study creates new perspectives

Amy is a current student at the University of Newcastle studying a Master of Dispute Resolution.

28 Feb 2019 • Libby Duncan-Poidevin

Experiencing healthcare through spirituality and cultural immersion

An international placement in India gave Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) student Libby Duncan-Poidevin a better understanding of implementing healthcare programs in varied communities.

27 Feb 2019 • Rhiannon Jaeger-Michael

Overseas exchange opportunity uncovers new potential career paths

Undertaking an international exchange in Leeds opened up a world of career possibilities for Bachelor of Psychology student Rhiannon Jaeger-Michael.

27 Feb 2019 • Matthew Gow

Applying engineering in a global context

Travelling around Canada during his semester exchange was an adventure that Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) student Matthew Gow will never forget.

19 Feb 2019 • Hannah Zhang

Mixing theory and practical experience to understand accounting in the real world

With aspirations of a career as a professional auditor, studying a Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) at the University of Newcastle’s Sydney campus ticked all the boxes for Hannah.

19 Feb 2019 • Azka Arshad

A global numbers game in applied finance

With a clear vision for where she hoped her career would lead, Azka’s postgraduate study supported her in developing the expertise needed to achieve her career goals.

18 Feb 2019 • Adam Bryant

Flexible online study - the key to postgraduate study success in human resources and law

Adam found the perfect fit with the University of Newcastle’s Master of Human Resources and Law, which can be completed 100 per cent online.

08 Feb 2019 • Meena Viswanathan

Turning a passion into a career

Meena Viswanathan is now working as an Inclusion Professional since completing her Masters of Special and Inclusive Education in 2018.

08 Feb 2019 • Chukwuemeka Ordu

Inspiring positive change

Chukwuemeka Ordu graduated from the Master of Social Change and Development at the University of Newcastle in 2018.

24 Jan 2019 • Skye Dixon

Study abroad and find a world of opportunity

At the University of Newcastle Skye has had the opportunity to combine her undergrad study with international study opportunities.

21 Jan 2019 • Shaun Murray

Undergrad study opens doors worldwide

At the University of Newcastle Shaun has had the opportunity to combine his undergrad study with international study opportunities.

13 Dec 2018 • David Behne-Smith

Using technology to benefit the legal system

David Behne-Smith (left) is a current student at the University of Newcastle, studying the Legal Innovation and Design course (LAWS6116) as part of the Master of Laws.

11 Dec 2018 • Thomas Shilling

Creating solutions with a real-world purpose

With a goal of working on a tangible project, Thomas put his theoretical knowledge into practice.

05 Dec 2018 • Kathleen McKinley

New career directions with postgraduate study

Kathleen plans to use her postgraduate degree to expand her career in the future.

05 Dec 2018 • Alix Hall

Formulating career success

Ready to refine her expertise, Alix enrolled in a Master of Medical Statistics to help reach her goal of becoming a health-related research statistician.

05 Dec 2018 • Jake Kellow

Challenging the relationship between people and animals

Jake’s major project ‘The Stock Market’ interrogates western processes of production and consumption to help demystify the role animals play within our food systems.

05 Dec 2018 • Michelle Chan

Branching out with postgrad study

Michelle decided to branch out from her career as an Osteopath and enrolled in a Master of Public Health at the University of Newcastle.

04 Dec 2018 • Derrick Chu

Creating a catalyst for change

Through his final year project ‘Archiculture’, Master of Architecture student Derrick is exploring urban renewal – with a focus on the rejuvenation of Newcastle city through architectural education.

03 Dec 2018 • Zoe Lewis

Collaborating to create meaningful change

Through the Bachelor of Development studies, Zoe Lewis is learning how to ethically work towards social, global and cultural equality, and environmental sustainability.

03 Dec 2018 • Belinda Charlton

Making an impact through postgrad studies

Belinda Charlton is a current student at the University of Newcastle studying a Master of Environmental Law.

30 Nov 2018 • Liam Clarke

Discovering new passions

Liam Clarke is able to tap into his creative side through a Bachelor of Information Technology.

23 Nov 2018 • Hugh Gordon

Pave your own pathway with postgrad studies

Hugh Gordon is a current student at the University of Newcastle studying a Master of Studies.

21 Nov 2018 • Alex Parkes

Translating the benefits of international exchange

Currently in his third year of a Bachelor of Arts, studying a double major in French Studies and Linguistics, Alex is fluent in almost three languages and has been invited to take part in the Campus France Australia Student Ambassadors Program.

19 Nov 2018 • Liam Wanless

Exploring New Possibilities

Liam Wanless is a current student at the University of Newcastle studying a Master of Business Psychology.

08 Nov 2018 • Janita Green

Making the world better through engineering

Janita Green is a current student at the University of Newcastle studying a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) and is already helping people through her work.

07 Nov 2018 • Luke Lindsay

Keeping up with contemporary clinical practice

Luke is a Nurse Manager returning to study after 15 years out of university to ensure his clinical practice is contemporary and evidenced-based.

31 Oct 2018 • Andrew Kelesi

Take your knowledge of law to the next level

Andrew Kelesi is a current student at the University of Newcastle studying a Master of Laws.

31 Oct 2018 • Kate Dash

Take your career to new heights with a MBA

Kate Dash is a current student at the University of Newcastle studying a Master of Business Administration.

19 Oct 2018 • Kirrily Furey

Creating opportunity for career advancement

Studying her Master of Education gave Kirrily the chance to inspire students through her unique style of teaching.

19 Oct 2018 • Hannah Stenstrom

Using law to help those most in need

Studying a postgraduate law degree while working in the not-for-profit sector, has given Hannah a unique insight into how the law works from many angles.

19 Oct 2018 • Nicholas Woodley

Pursuing a passion for engineering

Master of Professional Engineering graduate, Nicholas Woodley, reflects on his postgraduate studies and how they have benefited him in the workforce.

18 Oct 2018 • Kim Holder

A Tasty Career Ahead

An unexpected degree choice, has opened up new doors with an exciting career for this Food Science and Human Nutrition Graduate.

17 Oct 2018 • Jodie Cochrane

Becoming a better engineer by exploring new skills

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics student Jodie Cochrane has her sights set on pursuing further study to progress her engineering career.

17 Oct 2018 • Samuel Parker

Making a dream a reality

Studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) at UON has played a significant part in shaping Samuel Parker’s career path.

28 Sep 2018 • Reid McManus

Drawing on diverse skills

UON animation student is making a mark on the world stage.

22 Jun 2018 • Katie Hodson

Leading by example

Music teacher Katie Hodson is developing leadership skills through postgraduate study.

12 Jun 2018 • Ben O'Neill

Kicking goals in communication

UON Communication graduate is bound for the 2018 FIFA World Cup with the Socceroos.

05 Jun 2018 • Felicity Hammond

Developing new ways to help

Studying the Master of Social Change and Development at UON has opened up new opportunities for Felicity Hammond.

26 Apr 2018 • Nicole Velaires

Establishing strong networks

Studying at UON gave Nicole Velaires the opportunity to extend her professional network.

07 Dec 2017 • Kate Anderson

Accelerating career opportunities

First year Master of Leadership and Management in Education student Kate Anderson is already applying learning back to her school environment.

18 Oct 2017 • Renee Schultz

Breaking boundaries in Education

Master of Leadership and Management in Education graduate Renee Schultz talks about her slighly offbeat road to teaching.

17 Oct 2017 • Emma Wasson

Environmental Change-Maker

Master of Environmental and Business Management graduate Emma Wasson has combined her professional career with interests in social justice and nature.

16 Oct 2017 • Jean-Marc Yameogo

Transforming Learning in Burkina Faso

Master of Human Resource Management graduate Jean-Marc Yameogo is giving back to the next generation of students in Burkina Faso.

09 Oct 2017 • Angelique Carr

Moving culture forward

Bachelor of Arts student Angelique Carr is helping to digitise fascinating human stories from the past.

27 Sep 2017 • Faith Curtis

Developing more inclusive communities

Faith Curtis enjoyed her Development Studies degree so much she went on to complete a PhD.

25 Sep 2017 • Sam Ellis

Setting sail for success

Sam Ellis was able to make a career out of sailing after studying a Bachelor of Exercise Sport Science at UON.

25 Sep 2017 • Connie-Lee Dixon

Engineering graduate takes her passion to the sky

Engineering graduate, Connie-Lee Dixon, is using her background in mechanical engineering to pursue her passion of being a military pilot.

22 Sep 2017 • Kurt Lancaster

The world of psychology beyond clinicians and couches

Kurt Lancaster's keen interest in human behavior has led him beyond the realms of traditional psychology

15 Sep 2017 • Brittany Wile

Creating real change in our society

University of Newcastle student Brittany Wile is relishing her combined degree in business and law.

13 Sep 2017 • Ashraf Abdelbaky

Ashraf Abdelbaky

University of Newcastle student Ashraf Abdelbaky is a finalist in the highly competitive NSW Government’s International Student Award.

11 Sep 2017 • Alexander Austin

New experiences in Copenhagen

Combined Business/Innovation & Entrepreneurship student, Alexander Austin, recently returned from a summer studying at Denmark's premier business school.