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 Coronavirus (COVID-19) - University of Newcastle advice

At the University of Newcastle, students are at the heart of all that we do. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic we have a range of information and resources available for all students.

For the most up-to-date information and FAQs about the University’s response to the evolving nature of COVID-19, visit our dedicated website.

If you’re a student looking for support and resources for studying during the changes brought on by COVID-19 (including studying from home), visit the Uni @ home page.

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Writing skills - academic learning support

Event • 29 Jan 2021 from 2:15pm - 26 Mar 2021 until 3:30pm

Writing skills for postgrad by coursework students

These workshops are perfect for students commencing or returning to postgraduate study, helping them to develop their writing and study skills.

Writing skills - academic learning support

Event • 5 Mar 2021 from 2:00pm - 5 May 2021 until 5:30pm

Writing Skills workshops for undergraduate students

These free workshops will strengthen your writing and equip you with the skills to approach and complete your assignments with confidence. You can attend as many as you wish and are intended primarily for undergraduate and postgraduate by coursework students.

Study skills

Event • 8 Mar 2021 from 10:00am - 11 Mar 2021 until 2:00pm

Study Skills workshops

These free workshops will help you to develop and refine skills areas that are important for university study, such as gaining the most from your lectures, writing and referencing.

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How to use your new skills from isolation on campus

How to use your new skills from isolation on campus

A new semester is dawning, and it’s finally time to head back to campus after a few months of isolation and physical distancing. Whether you’ve missed the fresh air and…

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7 of the best kept secret spots on our campuses

7 of the best kept secret spots on our campuses

While we’ve all been staying indoors, eating late lunches after 10AM sleep-ins, and adding to our plant collections, our campus has been waiting for our return. It’s always been there…

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How to stay connected with your friends and family throughout isolation

How to stay connected with your friends and family throughout isolation

COVID-19 has made the world shift in a way that we’ve never seen before. Amongst quarantine, social distancing, isolation, business closures and job losses it’s no surprise many are finding…

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Dom’s Declassified COVID-19 Entertainment Survival Guide

Dom’s Declassified COVID-19 Entertainment Survival Guide

Despite the emotional rollercoaster of being in isolation, there’s one positive we’ve all unanimously agreed on, it’s giving us a lot of time to watch/listen/play/read all the content we’re usually…

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