Enabling better, healthier living in our communities and beyond.

We are doctors, nurses and midwives. Pharmacists, occupational therapists, biomedical scientists, physiotherapists. Epidemiologists, nutritionists, radiographers. And so much more. We are leaders and listeners.

Top 175 ? university in the world
Ranked 8 ? in Australia for Medicine
World top 38 ? for Nursing
Over 100 ? Indigenous doctors have graduated
About our College

About our College

Our College strives to make a difference by preparing exemplary, career ready health care and health research professionals, and producing world-leading research that builds capacity for excellence in healthcare intervention.

Our Schools

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Education

Education

Taught in state-of-the-art learning environments and inspired by passionate lecturers, our students are prepared for the health and medical workforce of today — and tomorrow.

Department of Rural Health

Department of Rural Health

We facilitate community engagement activities, tackle rural health challenges through research, and support undergraduate placements within our NSW footprint for domestic allied health, medicine and nursing students from Commonwealth-funded universities.

International Engagement

International Engagement

Through international research partnerships and our focus on creating life-ready, globally minded graduates, we proudly engage with countries across the world.

Health

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Career-ready placement

Our strong connections to government bodies, industry and the community enable us to transform lives, and broaden learning opportunities for our students.

New research investigates the genetics of circulating vitamin A

New research investigates the genetics of circulating vitamin A

A Newcastle research team has been exploring the role of vitamin A in the pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders.

Diet detective puts Crohn’s disease under the spotlight

Diet detective puts Crohn’s disease under the spotlight

University PhD candidate Cheenie Nieva is investigating how eliminating specific food triggers may improve quality-of-life for millions of people living with Crohn's disease worldwide thanks to the generous support of alumni Merv and Judy Lindsay.

Newcastle expertise attracts $7.5m Australian Government grant to help boost Pacific region’s health

Newcastle expertise attracts $7.5m Australian Government grant to help boost Pacific region’s health

A University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Local Health District partnership working to strengthen field epidemiology capacity, disease surveillance and outbreak response in the Pacific for the past 10 years has been awarded $7.5m in Australian Government funding to continue their important work supporting public health training programs in the region.

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Great minds tackle brain cancer puzzle at International Summit

Great minds tackle brain cancer puzzle at International Summit

Brilliant leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world have united to help solve the brain cancer puzzle at the inaugural International Brain Tumour Research Summit - Australia in Melbourne.

National University Teaching Awards celebrate outstanding educators at the University of Newcastle

National University Teaching Awards celebrate outstanding educators at the University of Newcastle

Five University of Newcastle academics have been honoured with the prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching.

Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance

Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance

The 2024 University of Newcastle Academic Excellence Scholarships have been awarded. These scholarships recognise the outstanding performance of domestic and international students. Click here to view the recipients!

PD+Base: How to correctly define the Technology Readiness Level of your invention (Beginner)

PD+Base: How to correctly define the Technology Readiness Level of your invention (Beginner)

Participants will understand TRL and its importance in guiding commercialisation readiness while learning how to measure and apply it to their own research.

Alternatives to the Lecture

Alternatives to the Lecture

This hands-on workshop explores options for adapting the traditional lecture to an engaging, interactive online delivery. It will introduce a range of strategies, opportunities, and design and development pathways that align with key principles of learning to maximise student engagement.

Storytelling for Scientists

Storytelling for Scientists

No matter what your field of research you need to be able to craft a narrative around your work: what you do, why you do it, and who’ll benefit from it.

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PD+Base: LinkedIn for Professionals and Researchers

PD+Base: LinkedIn for Professionals and Researchers

A very popular webinar fiving you a practical guide to amplifying your presence and impact through LinkedIn.

Exercise Sport Science & Exercise Physiology Industry Day

Exercise Sport Science & Exercise Physiology Industry Day

The Exercise Sport Science & Physiology Industry Day is the perfect opportunity to engage with employers, businesses, and alumni in the Exercise Sport Science, and Exercise Physiology fields.

PD+Health: IP and data integrity - getting it right from the start

PD+Health: IP and data integrity - getting it right from the start

In this workshop, we will discuss the different types of intellectual property, when and how to consider protecting it, and how to go about doing this. Specific topics will include:*What is IP?*Different types of IP*When and when not to file patents

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