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.
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.
Physical activity leader awarded for improving community health and equity
Dr Alyce Barnes, Post-doctoral Researcher at the University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Population Health, and the National Centre of Implementation Science (NCOIS), has been recognised as the 2025 Lake Macquarie City Council Ambassador and Lake Mac Sports Leader of the Year.
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New research funding for the fight against cancer
Two Cancer Council NSW grants will support University of Newcastle research that aims to increase cancer survival and improve quality of life.
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Better treatment and prevention at the heart of new cardiovascular grants
Backed by NSW Health's Cardiovascular Senior and Early- to Mid-Career Researcher Grant, two University of Newcastle researchers are leading projects to deliver better health outcomes.
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Filling the gap – University’s vision for dental and oral health on the Coast
The University of Newcastle has today shared details of its vision for a dentistry school and 50-chair public dental clinic and training facility on the Central Coast to reduce waiting times and increase dental services for the region.
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New funding for targeted therapy in glioblastoma
Professor Hubert Hondermarck has been awarded Cancer Council funding of $439,533 for a translational research project to develop a targeted therapy to treat glioblastoma (GBM) – a deadly form of brain cancer with no effective treatments.
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Kicking goals in Nursing
From football boots to scrubs, Kiah Carmody-O’Toole is making an impact in the nursing world.
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Master of Public Health Webinar
Join Dr Tanmay Bagade to learn more about the Master of Public Health at the University of Newcastle. Gain an understanding of the program and engage in a Q&A.
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Allied Health Expo
The Allied Health Expo is the perfect opportunity to connect with employers and learn more about your future industry and career options.
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Master of Traumatology Webinar
Join Professor Zsolt Balogh to learn more about the Master of Traumatology at the University of Newcastle. Gain an understanding of the program and engage in a Q&A.
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Myth Busting IP
Demystify the world of intellectual property and the role the University plays in protecting your research outputs.
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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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Introduction to Crowdfunding
Fund your vision directly from your customers: the entrepreneur's guide to crowdfunding.
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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.