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Meet the Employer

Event • 30 Nov 2021 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Meet the Employer: CSIRO

In this information session, CSIRO will provide more details about their Generation STEM Links Paid Placement Program, and their commitment to University of Newcastle students.

Career Workshop

Event • 30 Nov 2021 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jobs on Campus: IT Capability Support Officer

The University is looking for current students to join the IT Services team as Capability Support Officers. In this online information session, we will provide you with more information about the role and give tips on how to submit a high quality application.

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News • 26 Nov 2021

Learn more about CSIRO's paid placement program for STEM students

For nearly a century, CSIRO have been improving the lives of people everywhere by working with industry, ...

News • 18 Nov 2021

Announcing our 2021 Employability Excellence Award Achievers!

The University of Newcastle Employability Excellence Awards showcase the students, staff and partner organisations ...

News • 11 Nov 2021

STEAM Ahead Program - Opportunities for female university students

Dream Big Australia's STEAM Ahead program is back in 2022! Developing women for career success. This is an ...

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2021 Employability Excellence Awards

2021 Employability Excellence Awards

Achievers announced!

Showcasing the students, staff and partner organisations that support our reputation for producing life-ready graduates.

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Work Integrated Learning and professional placement

Work Integrated Learning and professional placement

Undertaking a WIL course or a professional placement is a great way to put theory into practice while developing and demonstrating your employability skills.

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Internships and other industry experience

Internships and other industry experience

Gaining workplace experience within your industry can help with your career decision-making, as well as develop relevant skills and contacts. Check out CareerHub for advertised opportunities.

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Part-time and casual work

Part-time and casual work

If you are working part-time or casually, you are probably already demonstrating and developing a range of employability skills. Contact Careers for information on how to help future employers understand your skills.

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(Net)Work Hard, Play Hard

(Net)Work Hard, Play Hard

(Net)Work Hard, Play Hard. Networking might sound like the worst thing in the world sometimes. Starting a chat with strangers is just not it when unaccompanied by a schooner of…

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Everything you need to know about volunteering at the Uni of Newcastle

Everything you need to know about volunteering at the Uni of Newcastle

Interested in upskilling or gaining more experience while you study? Do you want to help out fellow students and make a contribution to campus life? Volunteering with the uni could…

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2021 undergraduate academic excellence scholars announced!

2021 undergraduate academic excellence scholars announced!

Are you looking for the perfect motivation to study hard and aim for excellence this year?  The Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance in Undergraduate Studies is just the thing…

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9 tips for starting uni off on the right foot

9 tips for starting uni off on the right foot

The prospect of studying at university can be daunting for anyone; whether you’ve come straight from having to ask the teacher to go to the bathroom, or helping your own…

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