Learning facilities
We believe a great learning environment should inspire, excite and prepare you to enter your chosen industry with the confidence and professional experience needed to stand out in the crowd.
Explore our leading-edge facilities, labs, simulators, collaboration zones and more when you study with us.
Learning labs
Marketing Technology Lab
The Level 6 Marketing Technology Lab at NUspace is a dedicated hub empowering students to build practical, industry-ready marketing skills.
Greater Bank Finance Lab
Located on Level 1 at NUspace, the Greater Bank Finance Lab provides hands-on finance and accounting learning through market simulators and industry technologies.
Wind Tunnel Laboratory
The Wind Tunnel Laboratory offers hands-on aerodynamics learning, enabling engineering students to test ideas and develop solutions from early demonstrations to advanced final-year projects.
Nursing Simulation Labs
Our nursing simulation labs in Gosford and Callaghan provide hands-on clinical training, preparing students with practical skills for professional placements.
Gym and Performance Testing
Exercise & Sports Science students use the Vic Levi Building’s labs, high-performance gym, and testing equipment for practical, hands-on learning at Callaghan Campus.
Real-world teaching
SimTeach
Our virtual reality tool at Callaghan gives education students realistic, simulated teaching experiences to build practical classroom skills.
Anatomy Precinct
Medical Sciences West at Callaghan offers world-class anatomy facilities, a 120-seat teaching lab, specimen museum, and study spaces for students to build practical skills.
Makerspace
At Callaghan, the Makerspace brings architects, engineers and creatives together to design, collaborate and solve problems on hands-on projects.
PixelSpace Lab
A lab for emerging tech, with 3D scanning, extended reality and creative AI to enhance studies, research and real-world projects.
Architectural Design Studio
Students dive into real-world architectural challenges from the start, developing the practical knowledge and professional capability expected of industry-ready graduates.
Legal Centre
The Legal Centre provides law students practical experience, connecting them with the community and legal professionals to apply their skills in real-world contexts.
Podiatry Facilities
Podiatry students have access to the Student Podiatry Clinic for practical learning at Hunter St and Wyong Hospital.
Allianz Stadium and SCG
In partnership with GIS, study at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium, gaining hands-on learning and real-world experience to prepare for a career in sport.
Food Science Facilities
Our Central Coast food science facilities include a food innovation centre and sensory lab, where students analyse quality and develop new food products.
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.