Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
By fostering resilience, growing interprofessional skills, and mobilising collective action, our College is committed to delivering better, healthier living for our communities.
Enabling better, healthier living in our communities and beyond.
We are doctors, nurses and midwives. Pharmacists, occupational therapists, biomedical scientists, physiotherapists. Epidemiologists, nutritionists, radiographers. And so much more. We are leaders and listeners.
About our College
Our College strives to make a difference by preparing exemplary, career ready health care and health research professionals, and producing world-leading research that builds capacity for excellence in healthcare intervention.
Our Schools
Research stories
Healthy Dads Healthy Kids
A world-first healthy lifestyle program targeting fathers has been transforming the health of men and their families in the Hunter region for nearly a decade. Now it's going global.
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How 57,000 women are shaping health policy in Australia
University of Newcastle education researchers have transformed teaching practices and student outcomes in more than 2,500 schools - and they are just getting started.
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Concussion research proves game-changing
Researchers have created a world-first digital map to expose massacres on Australia's Colonial Frontier.
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Education
Taught in state-of-the-art learning environments and inspired by passionate lecturers, our students are prepared for the health and medical workforce of today — and tomorrow.
Department of Rural Health
We facilitate community engagement activities, tackle rural health challenges through research, and support undergraduate placements within our NSW footprint for domestic allied health, medicine and nursing students from Commonwealth-funded universities.
International Engagement
Through international research partnerships and our focus on creating life-ready, globally minded graduates, we proudly engage with countries across the world.
Career-ready placement
Our strong connections to government bodies, industry and the community enable us to transform lives, and broaden learning opportunities for our students.
New research investigates the genetics of circulating vitamin A
A Newcastle research team has been exploring the role of vitamin A in the pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders.
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Diet detective puts Crohn’s disease under the spotlight
University PhD candidate Cheenie Nieva is investigating how eliminating specific food triggers may improve quality-of-life for millions of people living with Crohn's disease worldwide thanks to the generous support of alumni Merv and Judy Lindsay.
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Newcastle expertise attracts $7.5m Australian Government grant to help boost Pacific region’s health
A University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Local Health District partnership working to strengthen field epidemiology capacity, disease surveillance and outbreak response in the Pacific for the past 10 years has been awarded $7.5m in Australian Government funding to continue their important work supporting public health training programs in the region.
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Great minds tackle brain cancer puzzle at International Summit
Brilliant leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world have united to help solve the brain cancer puzzle at the inaugural International Brain Tumour Research Summit - Australia in Melbourne.
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National University Teaching Awards celebrate outstanding educators at the University of Newcastle
Five University of Newcastle academics have been honoured with the prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching.
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Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance
The 2024 University of Newcastle Academic Excellence Scholarships have been awarded. These scholarships recognise the outstanding performance of domestic and international students. Click here to view the recipients!
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Marking and Feedback
This workshop will focus on Marking and Feedback of Assessments. Participants will learn how to apply best practice in marking coursework assessments.
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Master of Mental Health Nursing Webinar
Join Dr Shep Chidarikire to learn more about the Master of Mental Health Nursing at the University of Newcastle. Gain an understanding of the program and engage in a Q&A.
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PD + Micro Credentials: What makes a good micro: Micros as a model for continuing learning
What makes a good micro: Micros as a model for continuing learning. In this webinar we discuss the crucial elements of microcredentials and the variety of models existing in different contests. We also discuss various models of learning related to short, sharp content delivery.
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ACHIEVE SEEK Panel Discussion - Advancements in Generative AI and Assessment Security
Join us for a panel discussion featuring distinguished academics as they unravel generative artificial intelligence (AI) and assessment security in health professions education. This workshop aims to delve into the developments in AI and explore the crucial intersection with assessment security, addressing the challenges and opportunities in this field.
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PD+Base: How to correctly define the Technology Readiness Level of your invention (Beginner)
Participants will understand TRL and its importance in guiding commercialisation readiness while learning how to measure and apply it to their own research.
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Alternatives to the Lecture
This hands-on workshop explores options for adapting the traditional lecture to an engaging, interactive online delivery. It will introduce a range of strategies, opportunities, and design and development pathways that align with key principles of learning to maximise student engagement.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.