Events

Upcoming events

Workshop

Academic Misconduct using Gen AI

This 60-minute session is intended for academic staff, and will include a discussion of how implementing secure assessments (as outlined in the University of Newcastle Assessment Framework) can limit opportunities for misconduct and support the integrity of our awards.

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When Wednesday 18 March 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

Cogniti and Statistics Education

In the lead up to our initial Cogniti training session on 02 April, LDTI is pleased to welcome Minh Huynh (AI in Research Training Lead) and Dr Liana Pozzo (School of Life and Environmental Sciences) from the University of Sydney

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When Monday 23 March 2026
11:00am - 11:30am
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

Master of Nursing Webinar

Join Associate Professor Ginger Chu to learn more about the Master of Nursing at the University of Newcastle. Gain an understanding of the program and engage in a Q&A.

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When Tuesday 24 March 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Event

10 Years of AI

This is an exploratory workshop that will highlight the big moments in Artificial Intelligence in the past 10 years.

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When Tuesday 24 March 2026
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle

Webinar

Master of Mental Health Nursing Webinar

Join Dr Shep Chidarikire to learn more about the Master of Mental Health Nursing at the University of Newcastle. Gain an understanding of the program and engage in a Q&A.

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When Wednesday 25 March 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

AI-Augmented Expert Judgement in Assessment

The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.

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When Friday 27 March 2026
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

Cogniti and Law Education

In the lead up to our initial Cogniti training session on 02 April, LDTI is pleased to welcome Tyler Sprague from the University of Sydney Law Extension Committee. Tyler will be discussing the use Cogniti agents across the LPAB program.

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When Tuesday 31 March 2026
11:00am - 11:45am
Duration 45mins
Location  Online

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In person

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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When Tuesday 31 March 2026
11:30am - 2:00pm
Location  Brennan Room, Shortland Union Building, Newcastle (Callaghan)

Workshop

Introduction to Cogniti

All academic staff interested in using Cogniti to support their teaching and learning activities are invited to attend an initial “Introduction to Cogniti” session. This session will be run by Professor Danny Liu from the University of Sydney.

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When Thursday 2 April 2026
10:30am - 11:30am
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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In person

Nursing Insights Evening - Newcastle

Join us for a night of deep discussions and fresh insights into the world of nursing at The University of Newcastle.

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When Wednesday 15 April 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location  Level 2 Health Education Research Building, University of Newcastle

In person

Nursing Insights Evening - Central Coast

Join us for a night of deep discussions and fresh insights into the world of nursing at The University of Newcastle.

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When Thursday 16 April 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location  Level 9, Central Coast Clinical School

Webinar

Preparing for Fully Graded Date

The LDTI Ed Tech in Action sessions are targeted sessions focussed on supported educational technology tools and their use in teaching, learning and assessment. Each 30-minute session will be delivered via Zoom and will feature a short presentation or demonstration

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When Friday 17 April 2026
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

Past events

The Voice and Indigenous Health Panel Discussion

The University of Newcastle's Thurru Indigenous Health Unit brought together a panel of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts to talk through the impact of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The panel was moderated by Darren Nolan, Lecturer in the School of Medicine and Public Health, and includes:

  • Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy, proud Wiradjuri woman and Assistant Dean Indigenous Strategy and Leadership in the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
  • Professor Kelvin Kong, proud Worimi man and renowned Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon
  • Karen Nicholls, proud Torres Strait Islander, University of Newcastle Alum, General Practitioner and Lecturer at the University of Newcastle
  • Zabowie Mills, proud Torres Strait Islander, Psychological Science student, Research Assistant and Student Mentor at the University of Newcastle.

Watch a recording of the panel discussion here.

David Maddison Lecture 2022

'How should we tell the truth about Australia?'

The David Maddison Memorial Lecture returned in 2022 to commemorate the contributions to medical education made by Professor David Maddison.

This special lecture featured keynote speaker Professor Sarah Maddison, who discussed emerging truth-telling processes, the opportunities and challenges such processes face, and what it means for universities and academic disciplines to reckon with their role in the ongoing colonisation of this continent.

The lecture was followed by a Yarning Circle discussion featuring University of Newcastle panel members:

  • Dr Tameka McFadyen - a proud Wonnarua/Kamilaroi woman and Lecturer in the Thurru Indigenous Health Unit
  • Loren Collyer - a proud Bandjin woman and Executive Support Officer, Reconciliation, Office of Indigenous Strategy and Leadership
  • Tanika Ridgeway - is a proud Worimi woman, current Medicine student and Research Assistant, School of Medicine and Public Health

Professor Sarah Maddison

Sarah Maddison is Professor of Politics and Director of the Australian Centre at the University of Melbourne. She has published widely, including 10 books in the fields of reconciliation and intercultural relations, settler colonialism, Indigenous politics, gender politics, social movements, and democracy. Her most recent book is The Colonial Fantasy: Why white Australia can't solve black problems, published in 2019. She is also Professor David Maddison’s daughter.