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News • 28 Nov 2025

University of Newcastle previews new Gosford building

The University of Newcastle has taken a major step in expanding higher education on the Central Coast, with construction now complete on the new Gosford Central building on Mann Street ahead of its Semester 1, 2026 opening.

News • 28 Jul 2025

Celebrating Student Success at the Newcastle Business School Academic Excellence Prize Ceremony

Newcastle Business School proudly recognised the outstanding academic achievements of its students at the 2024 Academic Excellence Prize Ceremony, held last Friday at NUspace.

News • 15 Jul 2025

I2N connects students with international startups thanks to $572,000 NCP grant

The Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) has taken 32 students to Hong Kong to hone entrepreneurial skills across a range of real-world startup projects.

News • 15 Apr 2025

Get a university degree at the SCG

The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and the University of Newcastle today announced a landmark partnership to establish a cutting-edge sports university campus in Sydney, leading the charge to develop talent for Australia’s rapidly expanding sports industry through the golden decade leading up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

News • 31 Mar 2025

Beyond the Spectacle: Events as Strategic Investments in Newcastle’s Future

A great event does more than entertain – it can shape a city’s future. With Newcastle increasing its investment in events, we have an opportunity to ensure events are not just one-time spectacles, but catalysts for long-term economic, social and cultural impact.

Events

Workshop

Foundations of Active Learning

Explore active learning teaching techniques to increase student engagement. Ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.

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When Wednesday 4 February 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Newcastle (Callaghan)

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Workshop

Retention Strategies Workshop

Retention strategies for teaching staff. Learn about retention strategies, analytics tools in Canvas and Panopto, and how to identify and support “at risk” students.

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When Thursday 5 February 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Workshop

Marking and Feedback

This workshop will focus on Marking and Feedback of Assessments. Participants will learn how to apply best practice in marking coursework assessments.

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When Thursday 12 February 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Rubrics Workshop (Callaghan)

This Rubrics workshop will cover the principles of using rubrics for assessment. Participants will learn how to construct a rubric that will support student learning and increase the efficiency and consistency of marking.

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When Tuesday 17 February 2026
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location  Newcastle (Callaghan)

Workshop

Ed Tech for Active Learning

Explore the educational technology available to increase student engagement through active learning.

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When Thursday 19 February 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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