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E101

Event • 3 Feb 2020 at 9:00am

Entrepreneurship101

Learn what it takes to launch a startupPerhaps you have an idea for a business but don't know where to start. Or you just want to familiarise yourself with lean…

Andrew Rothwell

Event • 5 Feb 2020 at 8:00am

Startup Stories - Andrew Rothwell (Tyro Payments)

It was in Sydney’s northern beaches that Andrew Rothwell realised his two passions: the great outdoors, along with maths and physics. This passion has served him throughout his career as…

2020 STEM Careers Expo 17 March 2020

Event • 17 Mar 2020 at 10:00am

Careers & Employment Expo: STEM

The STEM Careers Expo is primarily targeted at Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics students. The STEM Careers Expo is designed to promote graduate programs, vacation work opportunities, cadetships and internships…

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How to make the most of your summer break

How to make the most of your summer break

After what feels like forever, the extended uni break is finally here and now all you’ve got left to do is actually decide what you’re going to do with it.…

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NUSA, NUPSA & Yourimbah to be potentially overhauled as one united student association

NUSA, NUPSA & Yourimbah to be potentially overhauled as one united student association

The proverb ‘the more the merrier’ may no longer apply to the University of Newcastle’s student associations, with plans underway to restructure the existing representative bodies to form a singular,…

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Our guide to getting around Newcastle

Our guide to getting around Newcastle

As much as your mate just loves taking you on late night McDonald’s runs or to class at NeW Space, sometimes you’ve got to expand your transportation options outside of…

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Mastering the art of living with housemates

Mastering the art of living with housemates

Whether you’re living on-campus or in a share house, navigating the highs and lows of housemates can be challenging. Along with the newfound independence that comes with moving out of…

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