Teaching and Learning

Welcome to Teaching and Learning! At the University of Newcastle, Teaching and Learning is responsible for five main areas represented in the following sections of our website:

Centre for Teaching and Learning

Information about how the Centre facilitates and supports staff and students in their pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning.

Teaching at Newcastle

Links to information and support about teaching practice, professional development, awards and grants.

Program Development and Review

Latest versions of policy and procedures approved by the Academic Senate, with material to assist staff with the approval process for new programs and the review of programs.

Course Development and Review

Information about the Course Tracking System, Course Coordinator's Guide and Faculty role in course development and review.

Learning and Teaching Performance Fund

Information for government and the community about teaching and learning.

NEWS

EVENTS

Researchers take out award for excellence: Researchers from the University's Priority Research Centre for Brain and Mental Health have taken out the 2009 Excellence in Research National Drug and Alcohol Award.
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Farewell to international students: Students from 15 countries were farewelled at an afternoon tea at the University of Newcastle on Monday 29 June.
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International gong for occupational health and safety expert: University of Newcastle Professor Derek Smith has been named winner of the 2009 World Safety Organization (WSO) Concerned Citizen Award by the WSO Awards Committee.
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Weighty issues to be tackled by the web: New research will for the first time take a comprehensive look at the effectiveness of the increasingly popular internet-based weight loss programs.
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Beyond the Battle!: 4 July. Great Hall, Callaghan campus. See and experience two of the best choirs in Australia! Winners and grand finalists of Channel 7's Battle of the Choirs, the University of Newcastle Chamber Choir, and Melbourne's Harambee, will together perform a spectacular new program.
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2009 Barton Lecture: 8 July. Newcastle Region Art Gallery. The 2009 Barton Lecture exploring Australian politics and constitutional issues will be presented by Professor Greg Craven, Vice Chancellor, Australian Catholic University.
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HSC Study Day: 13 July. Central Coast campus. A series of workshops on core HSC subjects provide HSC students with a great opportunity to get subject-specific advice and useful study strategies.
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2009 International Conference on Animals and Society: Minding Animals: 13-18 July. A transdisciplinary conference exploring the interrelationships between animals and society.
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Download the Teaching and Learning 2008 publication - Changing Lives (PDF 3.7MB)

Download the Teaching and Learning 2007 publication - Engaging Education (PDF 2MB)

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