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News • 01 Sep 2021
Gaming Academy Founder tells her story of going from playing games to creating healthy gaming pathways for gaming and Esports creators globally
Jacqueline is the Founder of GGWP Academy—a global gaming career-creating pathways company. After completing the Startmate Accelerator, GGWP raised $425,000 and in less than two years secured a prestigious partnership with Logitech.
News • 30 Aug 2021
Female Founders Program applications now open
The contribution of Newcastle’s female entrepreneurs to the city’s innovation ecosystem is poised for growth with the launch of a new support and mentoring program designed to encourage more female-led startups.
News • 27 Aug 2021
Nominations are open to be a 2022 Student Representative!
There are a range of positions available on the 2022 UNSA Student Representative Council.
News • 27 Aug 2021
Alumni shares story of going global with authentic content platform
Damien Mahoney shares his story overcoming challenges, the pandemic and then taking Stackla global and through to acquisition at I2N's Startup Stories.
News • 25 Aug 2021
Introducing Canvas, Your New Online Learning Management System
From January 2022, Blackboard will be replaced with a new learning management system called Canvas. All your learning material, course content, announcements and more will move to Canvas from after you complete Semester 2 or Trimester 3 studies this year.
News • 12 Aug 2021
Important information about your grades and assessments
In light of the extraordinary circumstances created by COVID-19, the University understands that you may require additional flexibility with assessment deadlines. Consequently, two changes have been agreed to dealing with Adverse Circumstances applications. These ar
News • 19 Jul 2021
Upskill and prepare for your career with micro-credentials from AWS Educate
University of Newcastle students now have access to FREE micro-credentials with AWS Educate, as well as access to the AWS Educate Job Board to search for and apply to thousands of cloud jobs and internship opportunities from Amazon and other companies in Australia and around the world!
News • 16 Jul 2021
Nominations for the 2021 Employability Excellence Awards are now open!
The University of Newcastle Employability Excellence Awards showcase the students, staff and community partners that inspire our reputation for producing Work Ready Graduates.
News • 13 Jul 2021
World-first needle-free diabetes test
A world-first, pain-free diabetes test developed at the University of Newcastle could be in the hands of consumers following $6.3 million in funding to establish the first manufacturing facility for the device.
News • 05 Jul 2021
Your new student print service has launched!
On Tuesday, July 13 a new printing service will be in place for students at our Callaghan, Newcastle City, Central Coast and Sydney campuses, as well as our Gosford Hospital and HMRI locations.
News • 24 Jun 2021
Graduation marks milestone for students on their academic journey
In recognition of their significant academic achievement, students across the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses will mark the culmination of their studies at graduation ceremonies over the next week.
News • 22 Jun 2021
Update on Chancellorship
The University of Newcastle announced today that Mr Paul Jeans has been reappointed as Chancellor, following the decision of the …
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.