Faculty of Health and Medicine
Connect, enable and transform the health and wellbeing of our communities
At the Faculty of Health and Medicine, we prioritise integrated approaches with wellness-oriented solutions.
By fostering resilience, growing interprofessional skills and knowledge, and mobilising collective action, we will deliver better, healthier living for our communities.
Our staff have a passion and conviction to learn, succeed and assert an influence over global healthcare challenges.
Our students are prepared for the health and medical workforce of today — and tomorrow.
The quality of education and research we undertake is grounded in a harmonised agenda with our clinical, education, community and research partners.
We speak up for equity, diversity and inclusion and create pathways that enable capability, build confidence and foster belonging in education and health care provision.
Teaching Excellence
Within a rapidly changing research and tertiary education landscape, our Faculty is committed to producing exemplary health care practitioners and researchers who can provide innovative solutions that will deliver better, healthier living for our communities.
Study with us
Comprising four Schools and having established partnerships with some of the region's leading healthcare providers, students at our Faculty have the opportunity to learn from world leaders in cutting-edge facilities.
Teaching and learning
Our degrees are designed to challenge, support and inspire our students through evidence-based learning environments that blend academic and professional training.
Faculty research
Our researchers have access to industry-leading facilities and receive comprehensive support to enhance their capability to solve some of health and medicine’s most complex issues.
Find a Researcher
Search for a research supervisor or expert by researcher name, area of expertise or by research centre name.
Latest news
News • 1 Jul 2020
Tailored support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers to quit smoking and improve family health
A significant grant awarded to a Hunter researcher will fund a first-of-its kind program to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers to quit smoking when their partner is pregnant, or if they have young children at home.
News • 29 Jun 2020
Funding boost to research debilitating fatigue in stroke survivors
More than $1 million has been announced by the Federal Government to support researchers investigating how to combat the most common and severely debilitating, however vastly under-treated, side effect of stroke – fatigue.
News • 16 Jun 2020
Edtech founder shares her story of empowering teachers and students
Kylie Burrett shares her startup journey as co-founder of edtech company Design Nuts at I2N's Startup Stories
Upcoming events and conferences
Event • 29 Jul 2020 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Webinar: Master of Family Studies
Join Professor Alan Hayes and Senior Lecturer Dr Jennifer St George to learn more about the Master of Family Studies at the University of Newcastle and have your questions answered during a free one-hour zoom webinar.
Our partners
Enduring engagement with government bodies, industry, health-service providers and our communities are key to improving health and wellness. These partnerships are grounded in integrity and reciprocity, resulting in meaningful, long-lasting change.
Faculty contacts
Faculty Services
- Elaine Terry
Associate Director Faculty Services
Enquiries
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General Enquiries
pvc-health@newcastle.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 4921 6005