The University of Newcastle is so much more than JUST Callaghan campus. As a student whose classes are based out of the City Precinct, I get that sometimes it’s easy to feel out of the loop (cue Shannon Noll ‘What about me?’). But in actual fact, there’s a heap of regular events based out of the other campuses. Wondering how you can find out about these? I’ve got you covered.
Uni of Newcastle on Socials
If you haven’t already, make sure to give the University of Newcastle Students Facebook page a like. This is my one-stop-shop for everything University of Newcastle. In a way, it’s like the service station of Facebook pages. It covers all of your essentials and is always open in your time of need. Think: job alerts, key date reminders (e.g. Census Date), campus updates, scholarships, Navigator articles and, most importantly, events. If you click on the ‘Events’ tab down the side bar, it will show you all the upcoming events in the near future at University. Better still, it provides links to each individual event so you can RSVP and find out more information.
Event announcements aren’t limited to those organised by Student Central. There are also frequent club and society events announcements so you can find out about what they’re hosting.
If Facebook just isn’t your thing, University of Newcastle Students is also on Instagram (@uni_newcastle_students). Here you can catch great insight into a bunch of the events run on campus. For more information, make sure to slide into their DMs.
You can also access a complete list of what’s coming up on the events page on the website.
MyUNI
I may be awful at replying to texts and emails, but the one thing I religiously check is myUNI. Now I’m sure you’re all super familiar with MyHub, UONline, email etc (if you’ve managed to get through university without checking myUNI I’m seriously impressed), but you may not be aware of its ‘Events’ feature.
Rather than having to go scouring across the University website, the app pulls all the events relevant for current students. Next time you’re on the app make sure to have a look!
UNSA Facebook
The University of Newcastle Students Association (UNSA) regularly host events which make your uni life a little bit easier and a lot more fun.
UNSA offers free breakfast, BBQs, sporting equipment, sexual health and hygiene supplies and games and activities. That’s a LOT of free. On top of that, there’s often discounted First Aid, RSA and RCG courses. If you want to learn more about UNSA check out the Facebook here.
Yak Media
Yak Media is media made by students, for students. They are the only media club on campus and they provide updates about events, opportunities for students, plus fun stuff like reviews, think pieces, and more. Follow Yak on Facebook and YouTube to keep up to date with campus and student life.
Check your emails
In my inbox right now I have 2082 unread emails. Don’t be like me! Actually open your emails! Especially the ones from the University of Newcastle. If you don’t check them, you will never know what vital intel you might be missing. So often I receive ones about interesting keynote speakers, opportunities and important dates. Usually as exam time rolls around each semester there’s a particularly helpful one about the exam timetable and where to get exam help. Your faculty may even have a newsletter: e.g. the Faculty of Business and Law frequently send out newsletters covering international trips, general updates and job/internship opportunities!
If you’re only going to read one a week (but seriously, don’t do that), read The Know. It’s the weekly newsletter that hits your inbox each Thursday during Semester and has a wrap up of events, news and resources to help you that week.
Keep an eye out on campus
The University toilets are a bit different than those at your traditional shopping centres. Rather than seeing ads for IBS or UTI medication, you’re way more likely to come across a ‘What’s On’ poster: an informative and welcome change. These are also scattered around campus in areas that aren’t toilets. Pay attention to digital signage at your campus – they’re those TV screens you see scattered around the place – as well – this is specifically tailored to your campus so you stay in the know about events which matter to you.