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

Protection for stressed-out bacteria identified: An international team of researchers is a step closer to understanding the spread of deadly diseases such as listeriosis, after observing for the first time how bacteria respond to stress.
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Success of nicotine replacement therapy unproven: As smokers spend millions of dollars purchasing over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy, a Hunter researcher has revealed the treatments are of uncertain effectiveness when used alone.
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University of Newcastle graduation: Semester two graduation ceremonies for University of Newcastle students will be held on Thursday 9 October and Friday 10 October, in the Great Hall, Newcastle campus (at Callaghan). A total of 1,242 students are eligible to graduate.
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$6m funding boost for medical education in Taree: The University of Newcastle has welcomed the Australian Government's commitment of more than $6 million dollars for a new multi-purpose education centre in Taree for medical and allied health students to complete clinical training.
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Climate Change in the Hunter - a community focus: Friday 17 October, 2008. The Tom Farrell Institute will host the "Climate change in the Hunter forum - a community focus" to provide the community with an understanding of the historic climate variability and trends that characterise the Hunter, Central and Lower North Coast.
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The University Gallery presents a journey into the unknown: 1-10 October, 2008. University Gallery, Callaghan Campus. PhD student Alf Scott explores themes of dystopia, utopia and fantasia in the latest exhibition at the University Gallery.
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The Llewellyn Collector's Chest: 9am - 5pm weekdays from 15 September - 10 October 2008, Design Building, University of Newcastle. The work of Anne Llewellyn, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle is currently on display in the Design Building Exhibition space at the University.
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