April 2014
College of Human and Social Futures • 30 Apr 2014
Associate Professor Akhtar Hossain awarded Best Paper
Newcastle Business School academic Associate Prof Akhtar Hossain has won an award for his paper discussing Islamic banking and finance.
Featured News • 30 Apr 2014
Nathalie ‘develops’ passion for learning
Nathalie Gentle's three children call her a nerd, but she doesn't mind at all. Today, Wednesday April 30, Nathalie will graduate with first class honours from the Bachelor of Development Studies; receive the University Medal; and will also deliver the graduate address.
Featured News • 30 Apr 2014
Open Foundation opens door to medicine degree
Indigenous student Nikki Payne never imagined undertaking university study, let alone a degree in medicine.
Featured News • 30 Apr 2014
Week 2 Callaghan graduation ceremonies
Hundreds of students will cross the Great Hall stage this week during week two of the Callaghan April/May graduation ceremonies.
College of Human and Social Futures • 29 Apr 2014
UON history of violence research acknowledged
The Director of the Centre for the History of Violence at the University of Newcastle, Professor Philip Dwyer, has been awarded an Academic Writers Residency by The Rockefeller Foundation to conclude work on "The Dark Side of Empire: Violence and Colonialism in the Old and New Worlds, c1780-1820."
Featured News • 29 Apr 2014
Go to WHoA! – Gen Ys helping to shape health care future
More than 17,000 young women bucked the stereotypical 'Generation Me' tag last year to complete a wide-ranging medical survey that will help shape the future of Australia's health care services.
Future Students • 28 Apr 2014
Mid-year entries are now open
Why wait to start studying at the University of Newcastle? You can apply to study with us and start in Semester 2, 2014. With 48 degrees to choose from, you're spoilt for choice!
Future Students • 28 Apr 2014
Open Days opening the doors to study
Nathan West never planned to go to university, until he attended an Open Day at the University of Newcastle. He decided to make tertiary study part of his future and has just been awarded the prestigious Roberta Sykes Scholarship to study at Oxford or Cambridge.
Future Students • 28 Apr 2014
Can Open Foundation change your life?
Come and find out more about our Open Foundation program and see if it's right for you. We're holding information sessions in May where you can ask questions, learn about our flexible options and even register your interest in starting in second semester this year.
Future Students • 28 Apr 2014
Come and see us at a Career Expo
Going to uni is a big decision. To make sure you have all the information you need to make the right decision for you, we'd love to chat to you at one of the major career expos in May and June.
Future Students • 28 Apr 2014
Interest, self-belief and commitment a recipe for success
This is the advice from Bachelor of Business (Honours) student Daniel Frost, who's seen his fair share of hurdles in achieving his dream of a career in business and human resource management.
Future Students • 28 Apr 2014
Soccer playing robots say ola’!
The Newcastle Robotics Laboratory's NUbots have qualified for RoboCup 2014 in Brazil!
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.