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 200 ? 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.

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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.

Newcastle Academy of Health Professional Development

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

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.

University Council increases its student representation

University Council increases its student representation

At its meeting on 30 August 2024, the University Council passed a special resolution approving an increase in the number of its elected student members. From 1 January 2025, student representation on the Council will include an undergraduate and a postgraduate student position providing for a greater diversity of student perspectives.

$1.3m funding to better prepare for heatwaves

$1.3m funding to better prepare for heatwaves

A project which aims to improve preparedness for the escalating threat of heatwaves in regional NSW, has been awarded more than $1.3m funding through the Disaster Ready Fund – an Australian Government initiative that supports projects which address the physical and social impacts of disasters on communities.

Mission to solve unexplained gut disease granted $3m NHMRC funding

Mission to solve unexplained gut disease granted $3m NHMRC funding

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has today awarded $3m to the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health to continue its mission to find causes of chronic unexplained gut diseases, unlock new targets for therapies and ultimately cure disease.

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Massive Open Day expecting thousands

Massive Open Day expecting thousands

Around 5,000 people are expected to explore the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan and City campuses when the University opens its doors from 9am–3pm on Saturday 31 August.

University of Newcastle approved for innovative Health Education and Research Building transformation at Callaghan Campus

University of Newcastle approved for innovative Health Education and Research Building transformation at Callaghan Campus

The University of Newcastle is set to embark on refurbishment works at the Health Education Research Building at Callaghan Campus, with the green light given on the project’s Development Application. This milestone paves the way for enhanced educational and research facilities at the University.

HMRI leads national evaluation of medical research funding scheme

HMRI leads national evaluation of medical research funding scheme

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has been selected to lead the evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of Stream 3 of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Rapid Applied Research Translation (RART) Grant.

BOUNDARIES : TRANSCENDED

BOUNDARIES : TRANSCENDED

Coming together under the name Boundaries : Transcended is a project initiated by Alice Neikirk, a lecturer in our School of Law working with ceramicist Mojgan Habibi. Called The Unity Project, participants* have created over 700 tiny houses to acknowledge the resettlement of refugees in the Hunter Valley.

Educator Lunchbox

Educator Lunchbox

The Educator Network will be holding an Educator Lunchbox session where you will be have the chance to hear from and learn about various approaches to teaching and learning to improve overall student engagement.

PD+ Health

PD+ Health "What does a new drug commercialisation pathway entail?"

In this webinar we will take a look at what it takes to get a new drug to market, and how you can improve the odds of success.

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Learning at Speed: AI & Learning Science

Learning at Speed: AI & Learning Science

In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover ways learners can supercharge their learning using evidence-based techniques backed by the science of learning. We'll dive into practical strategies like spaced repetition and active retrieval and explore how AI tools (like ChatGPT and Copilot) can be harnessed as powerful learning accelerators.

Allied Health Expo

Allied Health Expo

Looking for a job or placement opportunity? The Allied Health Expo is the perfect opportunity to connect with employers and learn more about your future industry and career options.

Research Profile Speed Session

Research Profile Speed Session

Research Advantage is pairing up with the UON Library to deliver a Research Profile Speed Session. A well-optimised researcher profile is essential for every researcher.

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