News and events

News

News • 08 Oct 2020

Asthma treatment – it’s not one-size-fits-all

With at least one asthma-related death each day in Australia, a team of researchers has been awarded $2.5 million dollars from NHMRC to investigate personalised approaches to asthma treatment.

News • 12 Aug 2020

Growing numbers of health students choose to “go rural” in 2021

The University of Newcastle’s Department of Rural Health has seen a significant jump in the number of allied health students choosing to go rural in 2021, showing the increasing popularity of rural locations among domestic undergraduate students.

News • 04 Dec 2019

Bequest to support education and training of rural healthcare professionals

Aspiring doctors and nurses from regional and remote areas will have greater opportunity to fulfil their career aspirations thanks to new scholarships being offered by the University of Newcastle.

News • 25 Nov 2019

Ground-breaking conflict simulator helps train budding nurses

A world-first virtual reality (VR) simulation is helping train nursing students at the University of Newcastle in conflict resolution.

News • 28 Jul 2016

CRRMH appoints new Research Leader and Senior Research Fellow

The Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH) has announced Dr Hazel Dalton as the Centre’s new Research Leader and Senior Research Fellow.

News • 13 Jun 2013

High achieving student nurse recognised

The School of Nursing and Midwifery congratulates Laurie Bickhoff who recently received a number of accolades at the school's award ceremony.

News • 12 Jun 2013

University of Newcastle student wins Midwife of the Year

University of Newcastle research doctorate student, Namira Williams, has won the prestigious Australian College of Midwives 2013 NSW Midwife of the Year.

News • 22 Jan 2013

Students volunteer in Vietnam

Two of our undergraduate nursing students, Samantha Scheffer and Nicole Powers recently completed a successful volunteer placement in Vietnam.

Events

In person

Nursing & Midwifery Insights Evening - Tamworth

The University of Newcastle’s School of Nursing and Midwifery invites you to attend our Nursing & Midwifery Insights Evening to learn more about the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery program. We encourage people interested in commencing study in

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When Thursday 12 November 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location  Tamworth Education Centre, 148 Johnston Street , North Tamworth, NSW 2340

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Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place

A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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When Monday 16 November 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Nursing Insights Evening - Central Coast

The University of Newcastle’s School of Nursing and Midwifery invites you to attend our Nursing Insights Evening to learn more about the Bachelor of Nursing program. We encourage people interested in commencing study in Semester 1 2027 to attend this

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When Tuesday 17 November 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location  Gosford Hospital Campus 75 Holden Street, Gosford, NSW 2250

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Nursing Insights Evening - Newcastle

The University of Newcastle’s School of Nursing and Midwifery invites you to attend our Nursing Insights Evening to learn more about the Bachelor of Nursing program. We encourage people interested in commencing study in Semester 1 2027 to attend this

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When Thursday 19 November 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location  V Building, Callaghan Campus

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