Future Students
News • 03 Jul 2019
Schools Visit Day serves up a taster of University life
More than 2000 high school students from across the state experienced ‘a day in the life’ of a University student today, as the annual Schools Visit Day took place across Callaghan campus.
News • 05 Feb 2019
Community at core of Port Macquarie graduation
A Kempsey local and proud Wiradjuri and Dunghutti woman, April will join her cohort on Tuesday, 5 February to celebrate the culmination of her studies as the first Indigenous graduate of the Port Macquarie Bachelor of Midwifery program.
News • 30 Oct 2018
Oral health students test their nerve in the virtual world
The dentist’s chair may soon be less daunting, with a ground-breaking simulation from the University of Newcastle providing Oral Health Therapy students a unique opportunity to practice administering dental injections in a virtual environment before they enter the patient clinic.
News • 05 Jul 2018
Deep passion for the ocean inspires environmental graduate
Inspired by her love of the ocean and coral reef, University of Newcastle research student, Laura Bradbury, is on an exciting path to improve the environment for future generations.
News • 05 Jul 2018
Oral health graduate filling the gap in Indigenous communities
It was Jackie Cunningham’s first international placement in Cambodia with the University of Newcastle that solidified her decision to pursue a career improving oral health in disadvantaged communities.
News • 03 Jul 2018
New postgraduate programs for jobs of the future
Three new postgraduate programs specially designed to prepare students for jobs of the future will be offered at the University of Newcastle (UON).
News • 28 Feb 2018
First cohort of Ma & Morley Scholars poised to change the world
The next generation of globally-aware and socially conscious Australian leaders are poised to embark on their life-long journey as the inaugural cohort of Ma & Morley Scholars at the University of Newcastle.
News • 24 Oct 2017
Support for international students in the Hunter
StudyNSW is investing $358,000 in 10 partner projects across the state to improve the international student experience in NSW.
News • 15 Sep 2017
Academic honoured for making the law accessible to all
UON academic Shaun McCarthy recognised for his quality teaching practice and outstanding contributions to student learning.
News • 28 Aug 2017
UON scores four top marks in 2018 Good Universities Guide
The 2018 Good Universities Guide has awarded UON its highest number of five star ratings ever.
News • 08 Jun 2017
UON soars into the top one per cent of universities worldwide
UON moves up an impressive 21 places in QS World University Rankings.
News • 31 May 2017
UON graduate wins top design gong
UON graduates have starred at 2017 Australian Institute of Architects’ NSW Graduate and Student Awards.
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.