Meet Jacob Carson

BA(Newcastle), UCTh(Morling)

Why did you join the University Council?

I joined the Council because I have a love for the University of Newcastle and a deep respect for the significant contribution it makes to our community. As such, I saw serving on the Council as a wonderful opportunity to give back to the university by helping to maintain its record of good governance and wise decision-making that keeps the interests of student at its heart.

What do you look back on most fondly when it comes to your own education?

The most valuable part of my tertiary education over the past few years has simply been having such close proximity to the brilliant minds of my lecturers and professors. I believe that the opportunity to soak up their example will have a profound influence on the way I think and solve problems for years to come.

Biography

Jacob Carson is the Student Member of the University Council, and he is currently in his fourth year studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.

A native of Newcastle, Jacob attended New Lambton Public School for his primary education and Lambton High School for his secondary education, where he was lucky enough to achieve dux and serve as School Captain in 2020. Following high school, Jacob studied a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Newcastle (majoring in English), as well as an Undergraduate Certificate of Theology at Morling College. Jacob has relished the opportunities that university has brought him, having served as the Vice-President (Finance) on the Law Student Association and having participated in the enriching Ma & Morley Scholarship program.

Outside of university, Jacob has had two poems and a study guide in HSC Engineering Studies published, he has worked as a paralegal at Inkling Legal Design, and he has earned his black belt in karate from Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre.

When Jacob isn’t studying or serving on the Council, you might find him working as a peer tutor in Constitutional Law, going for a jog, or attending his local church.

Jacob is excited to work with the Council in 2024 and he aims to use his position to improve the experience of students on and off campus, as well as ensure better recognition of student achievement within the university!