
Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre
News • 18 Jul 2025
From community roots to academic milestones: Bud Kelly’s journey to graduation
Proud Awabakal and Dhunghutti man, Raymond Kelly Junior, known to many as ‘Bud’, will graduate from Open Foundation at the University of Newcastle.
News • 18 Feb 2025
Thousands to attend Welcome Week as University of Newcastle kicks-off academic year
The University of Newcastle is kicking off Welcome Week activities as more than 10,000 new students start their university journey in 2025.
News • 12 Dec 2024
Off-field career pivot for psychology graduate Alex McKinnon
It’s been ten years since Alex McKinnon’s on-field spinal injury ended his career as a professional rugby league player, but today he fulfils a goal from a different field – earning a university degree.
News • 12 Dec 2024
Education that empowers: University of Newcastle celebrates record graduation
More than 3,700 students, including doctors, teachers, psychologists and engineers will be celebrated over five huge days and 13 inspiring ceremonies as the University of Newcastle hosts its largest graduation ever this week.
News • 12 Dec 2024
Dust yourself off and try again: you can do it and become a doctor
Failing doesn’t make you a failure, and it’s not a reason to give up on your dream. That’s what Shelby Edwards discovered while studying medicine at the University of Newcastle.
News • 08 Oct 2024
Millie’s pathway to becoming an inspiring teacher and making a change in community
The University of Newcastle is leading transformative change in rural and regional education, which is one thing that attracted proud Wiradjuri woman, Millie Mills, to the University. Millie relocated from Wellington and is currently in her second year of studying Education, something that she said is thanks to the Wollotuka Institute’s Yapug program.
News • 27 Aug 2024
Massive Open Day expecting thousands
Around 5,000 people are expected to explore the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan and City campuses when the University opens its doors from 9am–3pm on Saturday 31 August.
News • 13 Aug 2024
All paths welcome at Central Coast Open Day
Around 1,000 people will be welcomed to the University of Newcastle Central Coast campuses this Saturday 17 August, as the community is invited to explore world-class facilities and experience what university has to offer.
News • 15 Jul 2024
Every student journey celebrated at University of Newcastle graduations
More than 1,200 students will don their caps and gowns to celebrate their study achievements during six graduation ceremonies this week at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus.
News • 15 Jul 2024
Heath scores Wollotuka support to succeed
As a young country boy from Bourke with aspirations of being an NRL player, Barkindji man Heath Gibbs never thought University was an option for him.
News • 01 May 2024
Connecting Interpreters with the Deaf Community Instantly.
Rachel Sperinck is the founder of PAH! App, an app that connects Auslan interpreters with the Deaf Community quickly and easily.
News • 29 Apr 2024
From the Classroom to the Operating Room: Emily Mason’s Journey as an Indigenous Female Surgeon
For proud Gamilaroi woman, Emily Mason, the path to becoming one of the country’s only Indigenous traumatology specialist surgeons has …
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.