Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre
News • 16 Aug 2021
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on the Central Coast to gain entry into University
In response to an external review of enabling pathways, a new version of the Yapug enabling pathway program will be delivered for the first time on the Central Coast in 2022. Yapug is a pathway program designed to enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gain knowledge and skills for e
News • 12 Feb 2021
New Undergraduate Certificates have launched
A new suite of Undergraduate Certificates will provide an additional pathway for students wanting to study a degree, helping to retrain them in growth industries including science and information technology.
News • 12 Nov 2020
Inaugural employability excellence achievers unveiled
The students, staff, businesses and community partners who inspire the University of Newcastle’s reputation for producing work-ready graduates have been recognised in the institution’s inaugural Employability Excellence Awards.
News • 20 Oct 2020
New preparation program gives students a hand-UPP
Domestic students transitioning into their undergraduate degree in 2021 will have access to free personalised learning support thanks to an initiative at the University of Newcastle.
News • 05 May 2020
Building the recovery workforce through short courses
The University of Newcastle has unveiled a suite of short courses to give displaced workers a chance to upskill or reskill and help build a thriving workforce in the post COVID-19 recovery phase.
News • 15 Apr 2019
Research team to develop an International Literature Review on Equity in Higher Education
A research team from University of Newcastle and University of Melbourne have been awarded a grant from the Australian Department of Education and Training, under the HEPPP National Priority Pool scheme.
News • 12 Feb 2019
Students reach an education milestone on their pathway to success
More than 100 students are this week set to celebrate the completion of a University of Newcastle pathway program.
News • 12 Feb 2019
Ma & Morley scholar on a journey from Dubbo to doctor
After completing the University of Newcastle’s Yapug pathway program last year, Kieran Shipp is one step closer to his goal of becoming a doctor as he prepares to start his first semester of the Joint Medical Program.
News • 26 Sep 2018
Passport to success, engaging international students
Recognised for its outstanding support of international students, a University of Newcastle initiative has won the NSW International Student Award for community engagement in the education provider category.
News • 13 Jul 2018
New Colombo Plan strengthens global connections
The Australian Government has awarded the University of Newcastle $1,267,750 million in funding under the 2019 New Colombo Plan Mobility Program.
News • 23 May 2018
Increased support for refugee students to transition to higher education
Educators and providers will have access to a new set of tools and resources to better support students from refugee backgrounds pursue higher education, following a national research project that examined students’ transition experiences.
News • 05 Apr 2018
World class graduates celebrate culmination of studies
Marking years of academic commitment, more than 2800 proud University of Newcastle students will celebrate the culmination of their studies during the April graduation ceremonies, which began today.
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.