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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.

Dr Michelle Stubbs has been awarded the 2025 Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators Early Career Health Professions Education Research Award.

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.

From football boots to scrubs, Kiah Carmody-O’Toole is making an impact in the nursing world.

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.

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.

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

This week, two University of Newcastle students, Aradhana Grover and FenZhi Wen, were recognised at the prestigious 2024 NSW International Education Awards.

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.

Community members and top medical bodies across the Hunter and New England regions have joined forces in a powerful bid …

A proud Dharug woman, born and raised on Darkinjung Country on the New South Wales’ Central Coast, Shanae Godbold always knew she wanted to go into some form of medicine.

A self-proclaimed life-long learner, with 25 years midwifery experience to her name, Nicole Hainsworth has always yearned to improve practices for mother and baby. Today the University of Newcastle teaching academic will graduate with her PhD focused on midwifery continuity of care.