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News • 29 Aug 2025
National Skills Week: School based traineeship pathway helping boost the region’s future nursing workforce
Through innovative vocational education and training (VET) admission pathways, such as the school-based traineeship to nursing, the University of Newcastle is empowering students to build meaningful careers, particularly in high-demand sectors like healthcare.
News • 22 Jul 2025
Leader in Health Education Research
Dr Michelle Stubbs has been awarded the 2025 Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators Early Career Health Professions Education Research Award.
News • 18 Jul 2025
Broome to breakthrough: How mental health nursing became Lisa’s life calling
After more than a decade working on the frontlines of Australian mental health care, 59-year-old Lisa Arthurton decided to level up her nursing qualifications.
News • 10 Apr 2025
Kicking goals in Nursing
From football boots to scrubs, Kiah Carmody-O’Toole is making an impact in the nursing world.
News • 31 Jan 2025
Three Tour de Cure Grants awarded
We’re delighted to announce that three researchers in the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research have been awarded funding in the 2024/2025 Tour de Cure grant round.
News • 17 Dec 2024
Aradhana finds strength in supporting others
Motivated to become a nurse after helping care for her mum, Aradhana (Anna) knew she wanted to dedicate her life to supporting people when they need it most.
News • 28 Nov 2024
Introducing Diagnosis: A Groundbreaking Open Educational Resource for Medical Students
The University’s first Open Educational Resource (OER) has launched! Diagnosis: A Medical Education Game is a free, innovative tool designed to transform medical education. As an OER, Diagnosis is not only accessible to our students but also freely available to educators and institutions around the world, supporting the global sharing and adaptation of hi
News • 08 Nov 2024
University of Newcastle nursing students awarded at prestigious NSW International Education Awards
This week, two University of Newcastle students, Aradhana Grover and FenZhi Wen, were recognised at the prestigious 2024 NSW International Education Awards.
News • 12 Sep 2024
University Council increases its student representation
At its meeting on 30 August 2024, the University Council passed a special resolution approving an increase in the number of its elected student members. From 1 January 2025, student representation on the Council will include an undergraduate and a postgraduate student position providing for a greater diversity of student perspectives.
News • 06 May 2024
Sector-first approach to Indigenous health research
Community members and top medical bodies across the Hunter and New England regions have joined forces in a powerful bid …
News • 06 May 2024
Sector-first approach to Indigenous health research
Community members and top medical bodies across the Hunter and New England regions have joined forces in a powerful bid …
News • 06 May 2024
Sector-first approach to Indigenous health research
Community members and top medical bodies across the Hunter and New England regions have joined forces in a powerful bid …
Events
Event
World COPD Day
Join us for World COPD Day! The University of Newcastle Exercise Physiology Clinic is hosting activities at the Hunter Sports Centre, including a global livestream featuring stories, research, and exercise demos to highlight the benefits of physical activity for people
Webinar
Graduate Certificate in Prescribing for Midwives Webinar
Join Program Convenor Heidi Williams to learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Prescribing for Midwives at the University of Newcastle. Gain an understanding of the program and engage in a Q&A.
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