Meet and Greet
Meet and Greet sessions
After you accept your offer, you will be invited to attend a Meet and Greet session, which take place on the first Monday of every month.
This is an opportunity to connect with other commencing students and to learn important information on managing your candidature and the supports available to help you start your research degree successfully. The knowledgeable Graduate Research team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
You will also receive your HDR laptop and receive details to sign up to HDR HQ SharePoint, your one stop shop for everything you need to know during your research degree.
Make a smooth start
At the University of Newcastle, we know how important it is for students feel comfortable in their new surroundings from day one. There are a range of other activities you should undertake in your first weeks to smooth your induction to life as a research student.
- Familiarise yourself with the Code of Practice for Higher Degree by Research Candidature and the University Policy Library.
- Register for an Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)
- Download the myUni app, to help manage your candidature and stay on top of all the goings on at the University of Newcastle
- Visit the Library and their webpages for Researcher support
- Obtain your Student ID Card from a Student Hub location any time between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday
- Pick up a coffee from a campus cafe and take a self-guided tour of the Callaghan campus. Campus maps are available online.
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.