Sustain Me: Big Flavour, Tiny Prices.
Eating well on a student budget shouldn’t be a challenge and Sustain Me is here to make sure you’re sorted. Continue reading Sustain Me: Big Flavour, Tiny Prices.
Category: Academic Success
Freebies on Campus!
If stretching your budget has become your newest extracurricular activity, you’re not alone. Between rising grocery prices and juggling work, study and everything in between, being a student isn’t always easy. Fortunately, the University of Newcastle offers a range of free services and resources designed to support your wellbeing and help ease financial pressures. Here’s a look into some of the support systems available on campus. … Continue reading Freebies on Campus!
The Student Glossary: Helping You Learn Uni Terminology
Do you know what a viva is? Or have you ever been told to meet with your program convener? Maybe you’ve been asked about your WAM at a job interview. The University uses a lot of different slang, terminology, and abbreviations that you probably haven’t encountered before. To help you navigate these tricky terms, a fresh Student Glossary page has been launched where you can … Continue reading The Student Glossary: Helping You Learn Uni Terminology
The digital red flags you might be missing: Understanding online harm
Our digital lives include all the ways we show up online. This could be using online platforms to socialise, work, study or even just browse. Being online gives us opportunities for connection, but with that connection comes increased risk of digital harm. Technology is becoming one of the most common channels for harassment, coercion and abuse which is why it’s important for us to be mindful of what it looks like, and what we can do to protect ourselves. When … Continue reading The digital red flags you might be missing: Understanding online harm
University Support Services for Squeaky-Wheels
Although your wheels have not come off, perhaps they are noticeably squeaky and need an oil; you don’t need to be struggling to access support services. As rhythmically as the change in seasons the year used to have, by now most of us are finding ourselves in something of a uni/life groove. There are some of us (the exceptions of the time management poor cliche of … Continue reading University Support Services for Squeaky-Wheels
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
How to: Friendship 101
Embarking on your university journey is akin to setting foot in a realm of endless possibilities. Anticipating new experiences, confronting uncertainties (some cool and some downright confusing) and all of them leading to potential friendships. Uni is not all about the tutorials, textbooks, and constant studying, it’s an array of unique individuals and stories. Bear with me as I spill the beans on how I … Continue reading How to: Friendship 101
End-of-term guide to survive and thrive!
Has the end of term got you a little stressed? Assignment deadlines and upcoming exams are probably all you can think about right now, but it’s important that you still take the time to look after yourself. If you’re not looking after your mental and physical wellbeing, it can become more difficult to focus and find motivation to study. Stress is a natural feeling for all students, but there are always people to … Continue reading End-of-term guide to survive and thrive!
Meet the 2026 Academic Excellence Scholarship Recipients
A Distinction is an achievement worth celebrating but what if your academic excellence could be recognised in an even more meaningful way? Since 2019, the University of Newcastle has awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarships. Sponsored by our Vice-Chancellor, these scholarships celebrate and support academically outstanding students who have already commenced their studies. Our university appreciates your hard work, persistence, dedication, and sustained effort to … Continue reading Meet the 2026 Academic Excellence Scholarship Recipients
Stressed for success
It’s exam time!
[Cue Jaws theme, strobe lights, distant screaming]
What if I told you that stress can be good for you?
8 ways to get the most out of your memory aid
It’s almost exam time and you may be aware that you can bring a memory aid into selected exams. But what is a memory aid and how do you make the most of this opportunity? We’re glad you asked. We have here a little guide to creating a memory aid that’s going to help you do the best in your exam as possible. Of course … Continue reading 8 ways to get the most out of your memory aid
The end of university journey: Reflections, surprises and future plans.
As I stand on the cusp of graduation, it’s inevitable to cast a retrospective glance over the years spent at university – a journey that was filled with ups and downs and invaluable lessons. Choosing a degree is no small decision; it’s a commitment to self-discovery and growth. When I embarked on this academic adventure, little did I know the transformative path that lay ahead. … Continue reading The end of university journey: Reflections, surprises and future plans.
