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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Research Institutes & Centres
Tackling the issues that matter to our regions and our world.
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.
Newcastle Academy of Health Professional Development
We offer a diverse range of short courses designed by experts to help boost your professional growth in flexible learning environments.
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.
Heart of the problem is short lifespan of disease prevention programs
Researchers will place Australia’s heart disease prevention programs under the microscope to determine why many fail to last beyond two years - and will develop solutions to help sustain them long-term.
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University of Newcastle commemorates graduate excellence
The Alumni Excellence Awards were celebrated last night, recognising exceptional University of Newcastle graduates making an impact across diplomacy, arts, mental health, healthcare and human rights.
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Future leaders solving current problems
From protecting threatened species and educating the next generation about marine conservation, to fostering inclusive spaces for neurodivergent students, the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program is empowering our future leaders to take action for a better world.
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Future leaders solving current problems
From protecting threatened species and educating the next generation about marine conservation, to fostering inclusive spaces for neurodivergent students, the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program is empowering our future leaders to take action for a better world.
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Australian Rotary Health Supports life-saving research
Leading experts in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Newcastle have made a significant discovery that may unlock the secrets of heart disease with support from Australian Rotary Health.
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Australian Rotary Health Supports life-saving research
Leading experts in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Newcastle have made a significant discovery that may unlock the secrets of heart disease with support from Australian Rotary Health.
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Master of Laboratory Medicine Webinar
Join Dr Melissa Tadros to learn more about the Master of Laboratory Medicine program at the University of Newcastle. Gain an understanding of the program and engage in a Q&A.
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Startup Stories - Beneficial Beer Co
Hear the experiences of an entrepreneur and business owner – the highs, the lows, the wins, the mistakes, the inside story.
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World COPD Day
Join us for World COPD Day! The University of Newcastle Exercise Physiology Clinic is hosting activities at the Hunter Sports Centre, including a global livestream featuring stories, research, and exercise demos to highlight the benefits of physical activity for people with COPD.
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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.