2020 Calendar of Events
Staff can view further details of audience and further contacts to register interest.
Date | Event | Location | Audience |
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March | |||
Saturday 14th March | MathsCraft Celebrates Pi Day in Newcastle A special public event for Pi Day! Join CARMA for MathsCraft, with activities ranging from origami to hyperbolic crocheting. There will also be two public talks:
| NUspace | Activities to suit all ages from 8 years up. |
May | |||
Monday 25th - Thursday 28th | Students engage with hands-on Science and Engineering activities and problem solving, learn from industry and UoN personnel about where STEM can lead you and how UoN can help you get there | Callaghan | Years 7-8 |
June | |||
Friday 19th - Friday 26th | 3 hour Biology, Chemistry and Physics experiment sessions designed to support HSC exam preparation | Callaghan | Years 11-12 |
July | |||
Monday 29th – Friday 3rd | 3 hour Biology, Chemistry and Physics experiment sessions designed to support HSC exam preparation | Ourimbah | Years 11-12 |
TBA | Science & Engineering Challenge Students engage with hands-on activities and problem solving (building a bridge, stablising a rover, optimisation and network design, etc) and develop their understanding of STEM | Callaghan | Years 9-10 |
August | |||
TBA | Open Day Hands-on interactive | Central Coast, Callaghan and NeW Space | Community/all ages |
Saturday 22nd | Science in Practice - (National Science Week) Hands-on interactive science, build your own mini electric vehicle and 6 minute Professor talks | Callaghan | Community/all ages |
TBA | Science & Engineering Challenge State finals Students engage with hands-on activities and problem solving (building a bridge, stablising a rover, optimisation and network design, etc) and develop their understanding of STEM |
Callaghan (The Forum) | Years 9-10 |
November | |||
TBA | Schools Visit Day Come and experience what life is like as a first-year uni student – attend lectures, take part in hands-on activities and have a good look around campus. It’s your chance to learn more about the University and all that we have to offer, including our pathways programs and admission services. We know going to university is a big decision, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. | Ourimbah Campus, Central Coast | Years 10-11 |
TBA | Faculty Year 11 Excellence Awards Secondary school and other attending VIPs | Hunter, Central Coast and surrounding schools | Year 11 |
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.