The first annual First Nation Celebration marks a new era for Indigenous cultural awareness at UON. The week-long series of both entertaining and educational events organised and run by the Newcastle University Students Association (NUSA) and the Indigenous Collective will assist in supporting and acknowledging First Nation people within the university community. NUSA President Kearnie Kelly assisted in the co-ordination …
“I’m not ok”: What to do when a friend needs mental health support
Not long ago, I had a very close friend of mine experience a major loss. Given the circumstances, they seemed to be coping well. They were going to work, keeping up with their social and sporting commitments and had an extraordinarily well-rehearsed speech they would perform when asked how they were doing. A speech that was so reassuring, it managed …
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UON ALLY Network: Who are they and what do they do?
The University of Newcastle ALLY Network is a community made up of staff and students supporting sexual and gender diversity established over 15 years ago. The Network’s key aims are to promote and celebrate a more welcoming, diverse and inclusive culture within UON through facilitating great visibility and awareness surrounding LGBTQIA+ issues. Allies at UON are predominately members of staff, …
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How to be the best ally the LGBTQIA+ community has seen
I get popped the question all the time. Not the “what do you want for dinner?” or “will you marry me?” kind of question, but more along the lines of: “Hey, member of the LGBTQIA+ community, how can I be your ally?” First of all, it’s good to dive into just what an ally might be (that can be Ally …
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A Chat With Our Queer Convenor: Pizza, Marvel, and Queer Spaces.
Max, The Queer Collective’s 2019 Queer Convenor, chats to us about his Marvel marathons, queer spaces at UON, Pride Week, and the controversial Hawaiian pizza debate.
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Beyond the Resume: Why More and More Students are Volunteering
Becoming a volunteer doesn’t have to be a chore or even just something to chuck onto your resume and hope it impresses whoever is reading it. As well as providing a platform for skill and network building, volunteering also allows students to get real world experience in areas of the community which they find interesting and even within organisations directly …
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The Purpose Behind the Party – How passionate students secured UON’s autonomy
It’s well known that UON’s annual Festival of Autonomy is one of the largest events on the student calendar. The week-long celebration marking the declaration of UON as an independent tertiary institution separated from UNSW is packed with various activities, exhibitions and performances all culminating in the legendary extravaganza of Autonomy Party. Parallel to past international social and political movements, …
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Our favourite study spots on campus
Upsides of studying at home: Pyjamas, privacy, peace and quiet, Netflix, bed… Downside of studying at home: How much study did you actually do? Trekking to campus can sometimes be an effort, but the atmosphere of studying around other students has a tendency to switch you from procrastination into productive mode. Or maybe you don’t want to study near other …
NUSA, NUPSA & Yourimbah to be potentially overhauled as one united student association
The proverb ‘the more the merrier’ may no longer apply to the University of Newcastle’s student associations, with plans underway to restructure the existing representative bodies to form a singular, whole-of-institution organisation.
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Our guide to getting around Newcastle
As much as your mate just loves taking you on late night McDonald’s runs or to class at NeW Space, sometimes you’ve got to expand your transportation options outside of hitching a ride.
Mastering the art of living with housemates
Whether you’re living on-campus or in a share house, navigating the highs and lows of housemates can be challenging. Along with the newfound independence that comes with moving out of home, you’ll also have to deal with other people’s potentially annoying habits and an assortment of other issues – not exactly desirable during peak assessment periods.
Quit Ghosting Your Employer
We’ve all been there; a scary boss you don’t know how to talk to about your uni timetable. You can’t ghost in the shadows forever though. Eventually you’re going to have to tell them when you can and can’t work – and put your foot down if you need to study.