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News • 29 Sep 2021
Expressions of Interest for Semester 2, 2022 Exchange are now open
There’s over a hundred New Colombo Plan Grants valued up to $9500 to help get you to your dream destination and uni in Semester 2, 2022.
News • 28 Sep 2021
National Student Safety Survey now open
As an institution, University of Newcastle is committed to preventing and addressing sexual assault and harassment.
News • 27 Sep 2021
Start It Up Pitch Competition winners announced
The University's 2021 Start It Up Pitch Competition took place online on Tuesday last week and saw five entrepreneurial student finalist pitch to a panel of esteemed judges.
News • 17 Sep 2021
Get an edge in the job market with ServiceNow Training and Certification
Do you want to learn how to code your own app? Improve your technology skills? Or gain industry experience for your resume?ServiceNow – Citizen Developer has a great opportunity for you!
News • 15 Sep 2021
Newcastle Startup leverages bespoke sensory technology to disrupt the agricultural industry and enable carbon sequestration – all in the fight against climate change
Hone Carbon's mission is to unlock the potential for carbon storage and agricultural environments and become a global leader in the measurement verification and optimisation of soil carbon projects, for the benefit of the land, its custodians and our shared atmosphere.
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!
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.