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Event • 17 Aug 2019 at 4:00pm

SOLD OUT: The Colour of an Electron

This event is now sold out. Dr Karl and Astrophysicist Prof Geraint Lewis take you places you’ve never been, all in National Science Week.What is the colour of an electron,…

Team Formation Mixer - Callaghan

Event • 20 Aug 2019 at 12:00pm

Team Formation Mixer - Callaghan

If you have an idea for the Grand Challenge and are looking to recruit team members or would like to join a team the Team Formation Mixer is for you!Over…

Engage

Event • 20 Aug 2019 at 12:00pm

Engage, survive & thrive workshop @ Ourimbah

Learn how to stop being bossed around by anxiety, worry and stress so you can survive and thrive - at university and in everyday life! In this 90-minute workshop learn…

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Festival of Autonomy

5 - 9 August 2019

The Festival of Autonomy is a weeklong event packed with activities, exhibitions and live performances – all culminating in the Autonomy Party at Bar on the Hill.

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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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10 fun things to do at the University

10 fun things to do at the University

As the first few weeks of uni come and go, you may be looking ways to unwind. Whether you’re filling time between classes or bonding with new friends, there are…

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