“Take a risk and do it” – Introducing Grand Challenge Winners, Borne

Update for 2020: The Grand Challenge is on again this year! Think you can tackle the issue of mosquitoes at a local and global level like the students behind Borne? Learn how to get involved here.


The first University of Newcastle Grand Challenge posed teams with a major issue: mosquitoes. Within this the challenge asked two important questions; how can we avoid the itch wrath of a mosquito bite, and how do we eradicate the health risks and disease burdens of mosquitoes?

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Finding your community as an international student

Wanting to make friends upon arrival, but not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got your sorted!

With expertise from the University of Newcastle’s International Engagement Manager, Lauren Miles, we discuss finding a connection to your roots and how to immerse yourself in the colourful culture of Newcastle, the University and beyond.

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In Pursuit of Success: EQ vs GPA

Heart thumping. Mind racing. Hands shaking. You’re facing the beast. With a mighty click of your mouse, the beast emerges from its den. It looms larger than life. Smirking on a cold lifeless screen lies a grade holding testament to your academic efforts. This string of daunting grades seems to be an unforgiving gauge of our potential work-life success. However, you would be relieved to … Continue reading In Pursuit of Success: EQ vs GPA

Why you should take a break during exam season

To chill or not to chill… that is the question. The question riding on the fringes of everyone’s mind as exam pressure sinks in. We all share that student struggle. Taking a break feels more of a sin than a blessing. Winding down sparks more anxiety than it does abate it. Calming the mind adds worry rather than letting it dissipate. Should we allow ourselves … Continue reading Why you should take a break during exam season