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Your guide to voting in student elections and why it matters

Whilst elections at university don’t seem to get as much hype as frenzied primary school campaigns for fizzy drinks in the bubblers, or create as much chaos as a fanciful plan to abolish the ‘no hat, no play’ rule, that doesn’t mean that they aren’t as important to your studies and campus life. While elections themselves tend to get a bit of attention purely for … Continue reading Your guide to voting in student elections and why it matters

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Finished Open Foundation! What’s Next?

Well, that went by like a blink of an eye! All your hard work and perseverance has paid off as you are now on the roll to starting a new and exciting journey at The University of Newcastle. It’s time for: “Your Next Move.”  As a current student at Uni Newcastle myself I know firsthand the ups and downs regarding the academic journey. I can … Continue reading Finished Open Foundation! What’s Next?

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Navigating post-graduation: A comprehensive guide for international students in Australia 

Many of the international students I’m friends with are either going home or staying back to continue their journey. Whatever the reasons are, the transition from being a full-time student to a working adult is exhilarating, yet the journey can be scary and bumpy at the start.  At one point, I was so lost that I thought maybe going home to my loved ones and … Continue reading Navigating post-graduation: A comprehensive guide for international students in Australia 

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4 things you have to do before Census Date

The Census Date: It may sound like a terrifying day where every student is counted and tallied into a giant University branded sack of information. When in reality, Census Date is the last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial and/or academic penalty (depending on your program). Huh? International students: International students should reach out to International Student Support before making any alterations … Continue reading 4 things you have to do before Census Date

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Meet the 2025 Academic Excellence Scholarship Recipients

Have you ever thought that while working hard and achieving the academic goals you set out for yourself is great, but sometimes you wish that there was a result more tangible than a D (Distinction) on your transcript? Since 2019, the University of Newcastle has awarded Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarships. Sponsored by our Vice-Chancellor and reflecting our commitment to excellence, the main focus of these … Continue reading Meet the 2025 Academic Excellence Scholarship Recipients

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Replacing bad habits with good ones – Vaping 

Shawn Achor once said, “Our daily decisions and habits have a huge impact upon both our levels of happiness and success.” As individuals with different personalities, our habits. integral parts of our daily lives, shape who we are. They are actions we perform consciously or unconsciously and, for most part, define our values and what we hold dear.  Habits can be defined as routines or … Continue reading Replacing bad habits with good ones – Vaping 

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Your Stories – Meet Milos

Name: Milos O’Donohue  Degree: Bachelor of Business / Business Analytics  Why did you decide to do Business?  I always knew I liked business, and I wanted to study it because I have so many interests and didn’t know where I wanted to go. But then I realised you can monetise anything. So, all my friends were telling me to come study engineering, I really wanted … Continue reading Your Stories – Meet Milos

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How I survived health challenges while studying

In 2023, I was a first-year student studying a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design. I started university relatively late, enrolling at the age of 23. At first, I felt somewhat behind my peers. After all, most people my age were already in their third or fourth year. However, as a self-confessed ‘overachiever’, I soon found myself enjoying the challenge of trying to ‘catch up’ to … Continue reading How I survived health challenges while studying

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A guide to reflection spaces on and off campus. 

University life can be incredibly stressful. Whether you’re working on an assignment, gearing up for placement, or trying to balance work, social life, and your degree, it’s important to prioritise your mental health and give yourself time to pause and reflect. It might not seem like much, but allowing just ten minutes a day to sit and connect with yourself and your surroundings can make … Continue reading A guide to reflection spaces on and off campus. 

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Your Stories – Meet Katerina 

Name: Katerina Damyanova  Degree: PhD of Biological Sciences and Reproductive Biology  Could you tell me a bit about your PhD and why you decided to study one?  I am originally from Bulgaria and did my undergrad in the UK. I studied four years in Cardiff, and at the end of that I knew I really enjoyed research. An area I find interesting is reproductive health … Continue reading Your Stories – Meet Katerina 

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Beyond R U OK? Day: How to have meaningful conversations about mental health

R U OK? Day is a National Day of Action in September, organised by the suicide prevention charity R U OK? to raise awareness of mental health and the importance of asking those around you if they are okay, encouraging more meaningful conversations. The charity’s mission is to guide people on when and how to ask, “Are you okay?”, how to handle what could become … Continue reading Beyond R U OK? Day: How to have meaningful conversations about mental health

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Your voice matters: Could you be the next student representative?

Student elections? You might be thinking of UNSA. But no, we’re talking about something different! UNSA holds elections for its committee and team positions, but the University also offers students opportunities to join committees that impact teaching, learning, and the functioning of the university as a whole.  The student elections offer many roles and positions for students to have a say in different areas of … Continue reading Your voice matters: Could you be the next student representative?

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