Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
By fostering resilience, growing interprofessional skills, and mobilising collective action, our College is committed to delivering better, healthier living for our communities.
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.
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
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
School of Health Science
School of Medicine and Public Health
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Research stories
Healthy Dads Healthy Kids
A world-first healthy lifestyle program targeting fathers has been transforming the health of men and their families in the Hunter region for nearly a decade. Now it's going global.
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How 57,000 women are shaping health policy in Australia
Researchers from the University of Newcastle and the University of Queensland have created the largest and longest-running women’s health study in Australian history – and its findings are shaping policy and practice at the state, national and international levels.
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Concussion research proves game-changing
Considered one of Australia’s top concussion researchers, Associate Professor Andrew Gardner is leading one of the world’s largest longitudinal studies to help reduce the risk of concussive injury in sport and improve care for current and retired athletes.
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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
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
Through international research partnerships and our focus on creating life-ready, globally minded graduates, we proudly engage with countries across the world.
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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.
Walk-and-Talk: University of Newcastle team taking men’s therapy outdoors
Depression is a leading mental health concern in men. Yet, less than half of affected men seek professional help, and when they do, services are often not responsive to their needs.
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Beyond the needle: what drives athletes to dope?
Coaches, government agencies, sponsors – even family and friends – are having an influence whether an athlete chooses to dope according to new research from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
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Professor Dun recognised with Australian Society for Medical Research award
The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) has announced Professor Matt Dun from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute as the recipient of the esteemed 2024 ASMR Medallist award.
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Sector-first approach to Indigenous health research
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New study aims to put asthma into remission
Researchers at HMRI and the University of Newcastle have evaluated a drug called azithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic, to test if it would put moderate to severe asthma into remission.
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$4.8m NHMRC Investigator grants to improve health of our communities
Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded $4.8m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants* to find solutions to health problems such as pre-term birth and male infertility.
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Master of Clinical Epidemiology Webinar
Join Dr Catherine Chojenta to learn more about the Master of Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Newcastle. Gain an understanding of the program and engage in a Q&A.
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PD+Health: Health Systems Innovation
Berne Gibbons has been an innovator and change agent whose passion and enthusiasm for health informatics is shaping a new future for Australian healthcare workers.
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Y10 Subject Selection Webinar
Our student ambassadors will share key subject selection information and share their stories and experiences with subject selection and transition to University studies.
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Journal Insights Tool Info and Demo session
Join us for a hands on demonstration of our new University’s Journal Insights Tool – are you unsure what journals to target to communicate research outputs and publications? Are you creating your publication plan for the next year – then this session is for you
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HPREP 2 - Health Research Support Services across our Regional Partners – What do I need and where can I access it?
HPREP 2 - Health Research Support Services across our Partners – What do I need and where can I access it?
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PD+Micro Credentials: What have we learned about development and quality learning in Micros?
In this seminar we discuss the need for attention to standards and governance in the development and credentialling of micros. Roadblocks and challenges to development and being quick to market will be discussed.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.