Engaged learning
Engaged learning is central to our goal of preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Learning goes beyond the classroom – it happens in workplaces, communities, and real-world environments. This helps students build the skills, resilience, and cultural awareness needed to succeed.
Through meaningful industry and community engagement, career-ready placements, and experiential learning opportunities, we empower students to become life-ready graduates - equipped to contribute locally, nationally, and globally.
Student career support
Careers and Employability help students enhance their career readiness and professional growth. They can support you to embed career development learning into curriculum and facilitate connections with industry partners. A wide range of student support services, programs, and events are available through the team, enabling students to develop their skills, explore opportunities, and grow their networks.
Career-ready placements
Career-ready placements integrate academic learning with practical workplace experience. They are designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice by giving students opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Every undergraduate program includes at least one career-ready placement course, with activities offered by all Colleges and Schools.
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.