News and events
News
News • 18 Apr 2024
Kicking goals on and off the field, Joeli proves you can do it all
Being an elite athlete, working part time, and studying to become a teacher, Joeli Morris proves that with determination and the right support, you can do it all and get a degree at the same time.
News • 12 Apr 2024
University-school partnership project seeks to lift student outcomes
Twenty-five NSW government schools in communities with the least access to socio-educational advantage will benefit from a new research partnership project with the University of Newcastle’s Teachers and Teaching Research Centre (TTRC).
News • 4 Apr 2024
Learning the EMU way
How Indigenous games are improving children’s cultural understanding, health and wellbeing, and learning in schools.
Ready for a game of Gorri, Buroinjin, Kabi or Puldjungi? Children in the Awabakal and Worimi regions of the Hunter will soon be able to teach you how to play, thanks to an exciting new school-based education program generously supported by Port Waratah Coal Services.
News • 4 Apr 2024
Family legacy supporting Indigenous education
Everybody has different reasons for leaving a gift in their Will. Frances Doherty is proud to honour her father, Jack Doherty, whose activism to bring change for Indigenous students had an indelible impact on the University’s history.
Events
Event • 7 May 2024 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
BOOK LAUNCH: Agency and Ownership in Reconciliation by Caitlin Mollica
Join us in person or online to Launch Caitlin Mollica's book Agency and Ownership in Reconciliation.
Event • 16 May 2024 from 9:00am - 10:00am
Active Learning (NUSpace)
This workshop will explore teaching techniques to increase student engagement through active learning. During this session you will ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.
Event • 21 May 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Advance HE Fellowship - Preparing an Application
Advance HE Fellowship application preparation workshop. This workshop will look at Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow applications and provide you with tips and suggestions.
Event • 10 Jul 2024 - 12 Jul 2024
Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA) Conference
Attend the 2024 ATEA conference at the University of Newcastle City Campus.
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.