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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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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

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Why I almost dropped out of uni.

I never wanted to come to university. In my eyes, it was a privilege for the ‘elite’. A place where families with lots of money sent their kids. Kids who won awards at school so they could become world class doctors and lawyers. Not for kids like me who fail year twelve maths.  Nobody in my family had completed a degree, so I didn’t really … Continue reading Why I almost dropped out of uni.

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Unleash your professional potential: Making the most of LinkedIn

In this digital era of professional networking, there is a platform that is super useful for boosting your career opportunities- LinkedIn. Think of it as a virtual gateway to showcase your skills and connect with potential employers. If you’re looking to create or rehaul your LinkedIn profile, read on for some quick tips! Boosting your online presence and employability starts with creating a magnetic profile. … Continue reading Unleash your professional potential: Making the most of LinkedIn

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Transform your life with the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program

The University of Newcastle offers a wide variety of scholarships which can provide students with anything from a bit of extra financial support, right up to once in a lifetime opportunities for education. Born from the desire to build and inspire the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious Australian leaders, the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program is one of the University’s most beneficial and transformative … Continue reading Transform your life with the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program

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How to design your best life

Sometimes thinking ahead can feel overwhelming. It’s normal to feel lost or confused when you try to tackle the big questions – What do I really want to do with my life? Can I even get there? Where should I begin? I recently attended the university’s ‘Designing Your Life’ workshop and I’m here to share some of my top take-aways and tips for how to … Continue reading How to design your best life

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Secrets of the side hustle: finding the perfect part-time work

Do you ever find yourself in a weird relationship with money? As university students, we are studying for our future career to eventually earn a good living but at the same time we can find ourselves in a state of financial stress, searching for some part-time or casual jobs to help get us by while completing our studies. Finding a part-time or casual job that’s … Continue reading Secrets of the side hustle: finding the perfect part-time work

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What to Expect on Graduation Day

Graduation season is upon us. Congratulations on making it this far! This is the time to celebrate your successes, catch up with your year group and receive that all-important certificate that represents all your blood, sweat and tears of the last few years.  Consider this article your guide, from one soon-to-be graduate to another.  Preparation: The university has several ceremonies a day and it’s important … Continue reading What to Expect on Graduation Day

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Building your best online self; a professional presence

This article covers some of the steps and suggestions you can take to dress up your online persona and make sure you put your best digital foot forward.  Picture this.   You’ve made it through a three-to-five-year degree.   You’ve received your degree in your sweaty little mitts.   You feel a momentary burst of relief as the pressure that hung over your head disintegrates!  And then…   You … Continue reading Building your best online self; a professional presence

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Why transferrable skills are SO important

While exams, placements and assessments are all important elements of a university degree, there are other things you can do to fill out your CV and make you a more skilled graduate.  When you start searching for graduate employment, you will likely come across the term “transferable skills” during your job search and wonder what it means. While the whole process can be overwhelming at … Continue reading Why transferrable skills are SO important

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What the heck is life admin?

Maintaining small life things throughout Uni can be tough; priorities shift and sometimes small important things become backed up until your personal admin snowballs.  Have you updated your address since you moved? Did that tax return form ever get submitted? Was that assignment due tonight or next week? This is the crux of what we call ‘life admin’.  I too struggled for a long time … Continue reading What the heck is life admin?

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Innovation has a new home: The University of Newcastle

Got a great idea and not sure what to do with it? The University of Newcastle are nurturing people just like you. Check out what these clever cookies from the University of Newcastle have been designing and developing.  Entrepreneurship is a rapidly growing career path and not just for those studying a Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Solutions to present and future problems are being … Continue reading Innovation has a new home: The University of Newcastle

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