WIL for students
The best way to learn the practical skills required after graduation is to apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world environments. WIL helps you acquire these skills while earning credit for your degree.
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Good things happen when you’re outside your comfort zone, away from the classroom and beyond the textbooks. That’s why integrated practical experience is embedded into all of our degrees.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) forges strong partnerships with leading local and global organisations and challenges and inspires students to acquire practical workplace skills. This could mean participating in a clinical or professional work placement, practicum, internship or project-based learning.
News • 12 Nov 2020
The students, staff, businesses and community partners who inspire the University of Newcastle’s reputation for producing work-ready graduates have been recognised in the institution’s inaugural Employability Excellence Awards.
News • 11 Nov 2020
Vale Dr Ken Sutton receives a special mention in the University of Newcastle Excellence Awards for his incredible efforts in coordinating Work Integrated Learning.
News • 10 Nov 2020
Daniel Matas has been awarded the University of Newcastle Work Integrated Learning Staff Member of the Year for his proactive approach in initiating programs that in conjunction with the Local Court and local legal practitioners, create unique opportunities for students to gain exposure to the profession and have them ‘practice-ready’ in time for graduation.