Teaming up for success through sport
Luke Kiehne is the 2022 recipient of the Andrew Brown Sport Scholarship established by alumnus Andrew Brown to recognise the value of sports and university sports clubs for students at the University of Newcastle.
What attracted you to Nursing?
Growing up I was a bit of a terror. As I got closer to finishing school, I asked myself three questions: what am I good at, what do I like doing and what makes me happy? I realised that I loved helping people and making them smile. I also enjoyed health subjects like anatomy and human bioscience which led me to study nursing.
What have you enjoyed most about your studies so far?
The clinical practise placements have been amazing. Being able to build a connection with patients and make a person’s trip to hospital more pleasant is exactly why I chose nursing. I also completed a supervised study trip to Thailand last year for a final year elective project. We spent time in Thai hospitals, aged care and community settings to learn from different healthcare settings and nursing roles. As my first trip overseas, the experience was amazing and will help make me a better clinician.
How do the Andrew Brown Sport Scholarship values connect with you?
Sport has always been a big part of my life. As soon as I moved to Newcastle, I sought out team sport immediately. I play for the University of Newcastle Rugby League Seahorses, and in different volleyball, ultimate frisbee and touch football teams regularly. Whether it’s training, competing or just having a social game, sport is an outlet and helps clear my head. Many of my friendships and connections at University are from sport.
Sport is an important part of the culture and history of the University of Newcastle. It gave me the chance to learn people and leadership skills, and broaden my network outside my engineering class. I’m glad my support is giving students less fortunate than me the same opportunity to get involved.”
Andrew Brown
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours), 1991
In what ways has the Andrew Brown Sport Scholarship helped you?
The funds helped finance my living arrangements for the year, a huge weight off my shoulders, and meant I could spend less hours in paid work. Having more time to focus on my studies, play sport and connect with people has played a huge role in my academic success. I’m a better student and person as a result.
Andrew generously supports scholarships for sport, women in STEM and Mechanical engineering, as well as programs such as the Science and Engineering Challenge. To learn how you can create a named scholarship for an area that you are passionate about, or in honour of a loved one, please contact Lenita on 02 4921 8612 or email donor-relations@newcastle.edu.au
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