It’s that time again, when uni feels like feeding time at the zoo. You finally handed in that final assignment, a weight has been lifted off your shoulders, you feel like you can breathe again. But then you remember something… exams start in a matter of weeks. How can you possibly prepare for a final …
Category: Academic Success
5 things you didn’t know about UON libraries
If there’s one thing you’ll get to know pretty intimately while you’re a student at UON, it’s the library. It’s basically your uni significant other. The library encourages you to work harder, supports you during that night-before cram, and is the perfect host when you’re hanging out with your group study buddies. But what would …
The one study hack you NEED to know about
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So… what’s the deal with iLEAD Plus?
Viewing yourself as a leader of tomorrow can seem like an impossible goal. But even the greatest minds of our time had to start somewhere. So why not start right now at the University of Newcastle? If you’re looking to see change on a global scale and make lasting connections, it’s time for you to …
Start planting the seed now for your semester exchange
Studying on an exchange is an excellent, once-in-a-lifetime experience. There’s no question about the amount of preparation which goes into your semester abroad: the application, budgeting, accommodation, sorting enrolment – the list goes on. By getting started on your application now, you can take a lot of stress out of the lead-up to it. And …
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Put down the phone: why you need a digital detox
Here we are, knee deep in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Technology is not just something we use, it is increasingly intertwined with every aspect of our lives, and it’s only going to dig itself deeper into our day-to-day functioning as time passes. Yet, while digital technologies are ingraining themselves into our lives to the extent …
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Video: Race to UON
Think twice before grabbing the car keys. Yes it might seem more convenient, but once you factor in the price of petrol, price of parking and actually finding a park – is it really the better option? The Navigator team have put three modes of transport to the test: driving, cycling and public transport. …
4 things you should be doing in your final year at UON
You’ve gone through almost two decades of formal education, attended more classes than you have brain cells, and are eagerly awaiting the day you’ll never again have to passive-aggressively message Alice 17 times for her half of the Marketing 1001 group assignment. It’s your last year of university, and whether you have your sights set …
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7 ways you can improve your academic skills
Imagine a world where you can get feedback on that dreaded assessment you’ve been putting off. It would be pretty amazing, yeah? While your academics aren’t the be-all and end-all of your university experience, it’s a crucial part of helping you find success. After all, isn’t the content you’re studying the main reason you came …
5 apps every student needs to succeed
Smartphones get a pretty bad rap when it comes to study. They distract you, disrupt your sleep schedule and can lead to hundreds of wasted hours looking at memes. So why not instead use them for something other than procrastination? There are plenty of apps out there to help you focus on your study and …
The A-Z of university classes
Transitioning into uni life can sometimes feel like a challenging process, especially when it comes to sorting out your classes. The style of classes you will take are often very different to those in high school or TAFE. We understand it may be confusing when your timetable displays a mix of workshops, lectures, labs, tutorials …
What’s the fuss about Honours?
Figuring out what you want to do once you’ve finished your undergraduate degree can be a daunting prospect. Maybe you’ve always been sure of exactly what job you want. Or maybe, you’ve always known undergraduate study was just the first step in your university journey (bring on that PhD baby). Or maybe you’re a bit …