Engage with us
Engagement is a key pillar to success. It’s part of everything we do. By engaging with our regions, we find practical ways to build stronger communities, bring the world closer to a sustainable future and harness innovation to help grow industries.
Our College is collaborating with a Newcastle-based hotel to innovate solutions for managing hospitality waste, our Alumni are giving future students the opportunity to succeed, our researchers are investigating treatment for debilitating diseases that affect the community, and we’re home to award-winning start-ups paving the way for a more sustainable future.
Whether it’s to satisfy a general curiosity or nurture a more consolidated interest, our College fosters engagement opportunities for all ages in our communities. Our Psychology Clinics at Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses offer high-quality, low-cost care to the local community, while also providing a training facility for postgraduate students. We work with local partners to promote accessible, innovative events and activities geared towards exploring topics relating to science, engineering and technology. Led by our world-class STEM professionals, these initiatives enrich understanding and widen participation in our communities.
Our Science Maths and Real Technology (SMART) program and Science and Engineering Challenge engage school children and teachers in a range of innovative outreach activities led by our students, researchers and staff. As well as our Science in Practice event, which was offered online to University and school students, Academics, professionals, and the wider community.
We welcome opportunities for industry to engage with us. Hosting an internship, leading a fieldwork expedition, or briefing our students to design an architectural solution – we can facilitate a range of flexible options for industry to partner with us.
Professional experience
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Career-ready placements
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Jobs of the Future Computing and IT 2022
This event gives year 11 students glimpse into the changing world of work, what jobs of the future might look like and what skills are required to thrive in it. Presentations from industry and University of Newcastle staff and students are delivered via webinar.
Jobs of the Future Engineering 2022
This event gives year 11 students glimpse into the changing world of work, what jobs of the future might look like and what skills are required to thrive in it. Presentations from industry and University of Newcastle staff and students are delivered via webinar.
Jobs of the Future Science 2022
This event gives year 11 students glimpse into the changing world of work, what jobs of the future might look like and what skills are required to thrive in it. Presentations from industry and University of Newcastle staff and students are delivered via webinar.
Jobs of the Future Architecture and Built Environment 2022
This event gives year 11 students glimpse into the changing world of work, what jobs of the future might look like and what skills are required to thrive in it. Presentations from industry and University of Newcastle staff and students are delivered via webinar.
Science In Practice
Science in Practice is hosted by the College of Engineering, Science and Environment to coincide with Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, National Science Week. Developed and led by our world-class experts, we offer interactive activities and presentations for the whole community.
Experiment Fest
For those studying Stage 6 Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Experiment Fest is the chance to improve laboratory skills and use specialised equipment that isn't readily available in regular classrooms, while conducting experiments that directly relate to the HSC syllabus.
BiG Day In
The BiG Day In events are aimed at senior secondary school and university students interested in careers in ICT and technology. BiG Day In helps students obtain more information about ICT and technology careers.
The Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle has an enviable reputation as one of the best of its kind in Australia. We are responsible for the training and educating of many leading professionals and researchers at the cutting edge of engineering and the built environment around the world.
Our partnerships with industry help to strengthen ties between professional practice and education, and bring real-world experience into our research laboratories and teaching. Working with industry helps us maintain a ‘forward-looking’ approach to education. We are committed to building long- term relationships that mutually benefit all parties, and to expanding these relationships for the future.
Enhance the student learning experience
Help us create a dynamic learning community that prepares our students for global citizenship. Our high achieving students might be your future recruits; interacting with them is an opportunity to shape their future to the benefit of all involved. It’s also a great way to raise your organisation’s profile and promote your brand within the community.
Participation in teaching activities
The College extends a warm invitation to industry professionals willing and able to contribute guest lectures. The topic is up to you – it might be recapping a recent project, discussing innovative technology, or just offering expertise relevant to our courses. This assists students to link theory and practice, and better understand the opportunities and challenges confronting regional organisations and industries.
Host an industry visit
Allow us to bring our students to you to showcase your organisation’s daily operations. Industry visits are an excellent opportunity to provide context to course materials and awaken students to the career opportunities available in our local area.
Work with our students
Involve Engineering and Built Environment students directly with your business. Through placements, projects and scholarships, your organisation can form a relationship with a current student and help them gain real world experience. Short or long term options are available.
Placements and Practicums
The goal of a practicum or placement is to provide an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills they have learnt and gained from their degree within a range of work environments. This gives students an opportunity to practice their skills in relevant situations and to appreciate the variety of professional roles in the field. Furthermore, it enables students to observe and experience how their theoretical knowledge and skills can be applied in a vocational setting
Industrial experience
As a compulsory requirement all engineering and construction management students are required to complete 12-16 weeks of practical work experience before graduation. Hosting students for industrial experience can be an excellent way to hand pick future employees and familiarise them with your business. With students in a wide range of engineering, computing and built environment disciplines, there’s bound to be someone with the interest and knowledge to match your business needs. Work experience can be either paid or unpaid. All students on unpaid work experience are fully covered by University insurance.
Final year project
Final year projects are an integral part of all of our programs. Industry-based final year projects provide an excellent vehicle for developing links with the College and gaining access to talented students to work on real problems within your business. Timelines range, and students can work individually or in teams. Each project also benefits from direct supervision by expert academic staff from the relevant area. Students can volunteer or be employed directly by the industry partner.
Research scholarships
Industry-funded research scholarships can be created for undergraduate and postgraduate students to either help them complete their studies, or facilitate a specific placement. These scholarships and placements can range from 1-5 years, with funding from an individual industry partner.
ENGAGE WITH US
Develop our expertise as we develop yours
Work with us to identify the training, skills and knowledge sets needed to ensure individual and organisational success. The University of Newcastle has a wealth of advanced research expertise that may not be available within your organisation. Collaboration with industry also helps us better understand how our research can benefit your industry.
Consultancy
Senior University of Newcastle researchers can offer exclusive consultation services to help achieve results for your business within a short time frame. Depending on your business needs, these can span three weeks to two months, and are funded by an individual industry partner.
Contract research
If your business has specific research needs, senior University of Newcastle researchers are available to work on longer-term projects (six months – three years) under an individual contract agreement.
Linkage grants
Team up with senior researchers to work on solving major problems of national importance. Linkage grants can last up to five years, or potentially be ongoing, with funding from industry partners and the University of Newcastle matched by the Australian Research Centre. Industry contribution can be cash or ‘in-kind’.
Innovation connections
University of Newcastle researchers can work on a specific project with a partner SME. This can involve a placement within the business to develop an idea with commercial potential. Up to $50,000 funding from the Australian Government is available, and placements last up to 12 months.
APR intern
The Australian Government has a range of rebates available to help facilitate the short-term placement of PhD students into Australian businesses.
Contribute through a philanthropic donation
By investing in a student’s education, you are investing in the future prosperity of our region. A donation could help a student overcoming hardship to fulfil their dreams, or reward a high achiever for their hard work. Such contributions are public recognition for your support of University students and projects, and help raise the profile of philanthropy to those connected to your organisation.
Donate a scholarship
Scholarships provide valuable support to students, and your example will help encourage them to share their talents. Scholarships also provide encouragement and recognition to our best and brightest to continue their hard work within our community.
Awards and prizes
Set up a one-off or annually- recurring prize to award a high- achieving student in a degree area related to your organisation. The terms of the award are determined by you, and the title of the prize will acknowledge your generosity. This is a great way to foster the talent of tomorrow’s leaders.
Support of leadership and learning environment
Making a contribution toward a strategic leadership position (lectureship or professorship) or the physical learning environment of students (such as teaching spaces, libraries and student collaboration spaces) are two of the most impactful ways to contribute to both the University and the community.
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Other ways to get involved
Join an advisory group
We are seeking industry professionals to contribute to the development of our programs and degrees by becoming a member of an advisory board or project-based working group. Industry involvement in program and degree reviews have provided the faculty with powerful insights that inform and shape our degrees, creating course content that is current, and at the forefront of employer and industry desires.
Join the global the University of Newcastle graduate community
No matter what you studied or when you graduated, there are many ways to keep in touch, and some great benefits of being part of the alumni community. Receive invitations to alumni events in your local area, connect with other graduates and staff and receive monthly alumni newsletters.
Industry Updates
You can also sign up to our mailing list to receive quarterly news updates from the Faculty plus invitations to exclusive industry events.
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