Why New?
Learn more about new at UON. Find out exactly why new needs you.
new needs you Schools Visit
Day 2018
Thursday 5 July 2018
Callaghan Campus and City Precinct – 9:00am to 2:30pm
Now, more than ever, the world needs new. New thinking, new ideas, new ways to solve the world’s greatest problems.
New needs your passion, your energy and your optimism.
Spend a day with us to learn more about the University and all that we have to offer. Tour our facilities, attend presentations, meet with staff and students, ask questions about our degrees, or learn more about different pathways into the University. We know that going to university is a big decision, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Come join us to find your new.
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Session 1 - 9:20-10:00 am
Presentation
Welcome
Find out how to make the most of your day on campus, how to apply, what scholarships are on offer and learn about what life is like as a Uni student.
GH
Great Hall
Great Hall
Session 2 - 10:15-11:00am
Demonstration
Smart Science Show
Purdue
Great Hall
Great Hall
Tour
Campus Walking Tour
T (GH)
Great Hall Tour Tent
Great Hall Tour Tent
Radio Station - 2NURFM Tour
T (GH)
Great Hall Tour Tent
Great Hall Tour Tent
Wollotuka Tour
T
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
NUsport and The Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre Tour
T
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
Workshop
Architecture
BSC126
Architecture
Architecture
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
SRG01
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Communication
CT202
Computing and IS Building
Computing and IS Building
Social Science
The study of social relationships, structures and issues.
BAG01
Basden Theatre
Basden Theatre
Maths and Statistics
PG08
Psychology
Psychology
Chemical Engineering
HB13
Hunter Building
Hunter Building
NEW Aerospace Engineering
Learn to take a systems approach to the design, efficient operation and modification of high-tech devices for the aeronautical and defense industries.
GPLG02
General Purpose
General Purpose
Medical Engineering
HD01 Griffith Duncan Theatre
Hunter Building
Hunter Building
Nuclear Medicine
MS202
Medical Sciences
Medical Sciences
Occupational Therapy
GP201
General Purpose
General Purpose
Nursing
RW149
Richardson Wing
Richardson Wing
Biomedical Science
GP101
General Purpose
General Purpose
Law
MCTH100
McMullin Building
McMullin Building
Physics and Photonics
SRG09
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Geography
LSTH100
Life Sciences
Life Sciences
NEW Global Indigenous Studies
Learn to work effectively with local and global communities using Indigenous knowledge systems to respond to ecological, social and economic challenges. The Wollotuka Institute within the University of Newcastle is committed to the advancement of Indigenous education at a local, national and international level.
SAS207
Wollotuka
Wollotuka
Newstep
If you didn't get the marks required, or were unable to complete year 12 due to adverse circumstances, Newstep provides another pathway to University.
ATC210
Advanced Technology Centre
Advanced Technology Centre
Accommodation
GH
Great Hall
Great Hall
Session 3 - 11:15-12:00pm
Demonstration
Smart Science Show
Purdue
Great Hall
Great Hall
Tour
Media Studios and Suites Tour
ICT
Information, Communication and Technology Building
Information, Communication and Technology Building
Campus Walking Tour
T (GH)
Great Hall Tour Tent
Great Hall Tour Tent
Radio Station- 2NURFM Tour
T (GH)
Great Hall Tour Tent
Great Hall Tour Tent
Wollotuka Tour
T
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
NUsport and The Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre Tour
T
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
Accommodation Tour
Maths Bus Stop
Workshop
Commerce
Accounting, Economics or Finance.
LSTH100
Life Sciences
Life Sciences
Construction Management
BSC126
Architecture
Architecture
Business
GP201
General Purpose
General Purpose
Visual Communications Design and Natural History Illustration
BAG01
Basden Theatre
Basden Theatre
Music
MS202
Medical Sciences
Medical Sciences
IT
SRG09
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
HB13
Hunter Building
Hunter Building
Mechanical Engineering
RW149
Richardson Wing
Richardson Wing
Midwifery
HD01 Griffith Duncan Theatre
Hunter Building
Hunter Building
Medicine
MCTH100
McMullin Building
McMullin Building
Speech Pathology
GP101
General Purpose
General Purpose
Psychological Science
CT202
Computing and IS Building
Computing and IS Building
Chemistry
STHG01
Science Theatre
Science Theatre
Environmental Science and Management
GPLG02
General Purpose
General Purpose
Languages
SRG01
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Lunch Break - 12:00-12:45pm
Lunch Break
Visit Shortland Building and grab lunch or join in with one of our clubs and societies on the lawn.
US
Shortland Building
Shortland Building
Session 4 - 12:45-1:30pm
Demonstration
Smart Science Show
Purdue
Great Hall
Great Hall
Tour
Visual Communications Tour
BAG01
Basden Theatre
Basden Theatre
Campus Walking Tour
T (GH)
Great Hall Tour Tent
Great Hall Tour Tent
Radio Station- 2NURFM Tour
T (GH)
Great Hall Tour Tent
Great Hall Tour Tent
Wollotuka Tour
T
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
NUsport and The Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre Tour
T
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
Accommodation Tour
Maths Bus Stop
Workshop
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
SRG01
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Creative and Performing Arts
BAG01
Basden Theatre
Basden Theatre
Development Studies
Solve problems related to poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability.
GPLG02
General Purpose
General Purpose
Computer Science
Learn to tackle challenging programming tasks, develop new software technologies and sophisticated new online systems.
GP201
General Purpose
General Purpose
Education - Secondary
CT202
Computing and IS Building
Computing and IS Building
Civil and Environmental Engineering
HB13
Hunter Building
Hunter Building
Mechatronics Engineering
Learn how combining electrical, computer and mechanical technologies lead to solutions to industrial problems.
RW149
Richardson Wing
Richardson Wing
Surveying
BSC126
Architecture
Architecture
Diagnostic Radiography
GP101
General Purpose
General Purpose
Pharmacy
LSTH100
Life Sciences
Life Sciences
Physiotherapy
HD01 Griffith Duncan Theatre
Hunter Building
Hunter Building
Law
SRG09
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Biology and Biotechnology
STHG01
Science Theatre
Science Theatre
Earth Sciences
SAS207
Wollotuka
Wollotuka
Arts
Expand knowledge of the world, hone critical thinking skills and be inspired by human creativity.
MCTH100
McMullin Building
McMullin Building
Session 5 - 1:45-2:30pm
Demonstration
Smart Science Show
Purdue
Great Hall
Great Hall
Tour
Campus Walking Tour
T (GH)
Great Hall Tour Tent
Great Hall Tour Tent
Radio Station- 2NURFM Tour
T (GH)
Great Hall Tour Tent
Great Hall Tour Tent
Wollotuka Tour
T
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
NUsport and The Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre Tour
T
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
Park on the Hill Tour Tent
Accommodation Tour
Maths Bus Stop
Workshop
Commerce
LSTH100
Life Sciences
Life Sciences
Business
GP201
General Purpose
General Purpose
Creative Industries
MCTH100
McMullin Building
McMullin Building
Social Work
Help resolve personal and social relationships between individuals, families and communities.
GP101
General Purpose
General Purpose
Computer Systems Engineering
Combine creativity with technology to develop solutions to the world's greatest challenges.
ATC210
Advanced Technology Centre
Advanced Technology Centre
Education - Primary and Early Childhood and Primary
CT202
Computing and IS Building
Computing and IS Building
Software Engineering
Learn about the systems behind iPads, mobile phones, digital televisions and online banking.
HB13
Hunter Building
Hunter Building
NEW Renewable Energy Engineering
Learn about and be a part of the transition to a renewable energy economy. The success of this evolution depends on the creative solutions of a new generation of renewable energy engineers with specialised skills. Spanning the disciplines of chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering, this degree will equip you to work across the whole spectrum of technologies for renewable energy capture, conversion, storage, delivery and management.
SRG09
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Radiation Therapy
RW149
Richardson Wing
Richardson Wing
Nutrition and Dietetics
HD01 Griffith Duncan Theatre
Hunter Building
Hunter Building
NEW Science
The immense field of science is exciting and always evolving. The Bachelor of Science will provide you with a new way of learning and new path to discovery. It underpins areas such as technology, industry, business, agriculture, environment, research and development, health, and the information revolution.
STHG01
Science Theatre
Science Theatre
Newstep
If you didn't get the marks required, or were unable to complete year 12 due to adverse circumstances, Newstep provides another pathway to University.
PG08
Psychology
Psychology
