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Your uni life
There’s so much more to university life than assignments and lectures. University offers you opportunities to make new friends, experience new things and develop new skills.
Clubs and Societies
One of the best ways to make new friends at uni is to join a club. There are over 80 registered clubs and societies, and if you see a gap that needs to be filled, you can always start a new club
Check out our clubs and societies
Events
A university campus is similar to a small village, with events and activities happening all the time. You will notice events across our campuses like art exhibitions, free BBQs, movies, live music, and performances spread over the campus in our bars and communal outdoor spaces all year.
Volunteering
Make new friends, gain valuable skills, and help your University by volunteering on campus! You can choose from a range of activities to get involved in.
Explore volunteering opportunities
The University of Newcastle Students’ Association (UNSA)
UNSA is a not-for-profit organisation that supports and represents students at The University of Newcastle.
UNSA holds regular events and also publishes Opus, the student magazine.
Check out what the University of Newcastle Students’ Association (UNSA) is up to:
Student Exchange
Studying overseas lets you experience another culture and prepares you to work and think globally. Whether it be a semester exchange, short course or an internship, there is an overseas experience out there to suit everyone.
Look at our Study Overseas options
Social Media
Student Central is your first point of call for all thing’s student related. Follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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.