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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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Study like a pro: top tips, tricks, and uni resources you didn’t know you needed

How to study 10 hours a day! Wake up at 4am and study with me! Romanticise studying!  Reels like these make me think, “why can’t I be like them?” But in reality, life isn’t always picture-perfect like those motivational study grams on social media. University life can be scary and overwhelming.  It’s easy to focus on one thing and miss out on others. You hang out with friends … Continue reading Study like a pro: top tips, tricks, and uni resources you didn’t know you needed

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Your Stories – Meet John

 Name: John Edwards  Degree: Master of Teaching (Secondary)  How have you found your degree so far?  It’s been pretty difficult to keep up with the workload so far. Because this is more of a condensed one-and-a-half-year course, it’s very demanding in terms of the amount of information you need to process learn and cover. But I find what’s being learned is incredibly useful, and I … Continue reading Your Stories – Meet John

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Who are the ALLY Network?

Pride Week 2024 is here! Join us as we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and culture at the University of Newcastle. There’s plenty of fun events for everyone to get involved with, whether you’re a member of the community yourself, or an enthusiastic ally.  In the spirit of Pride, I spoke with Lucy Egan from the ALLY Network, who explained to me how the University honours … Continue reading Who are the ALLY Network?

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My journey as a neurodivergent student

Every student at our university has a story. Some are similar, and some are unique or different. Our stories are shared for those to enjoy, even relate to, and learn from. This story dives into my experience as a neurodivergent student.   To introduce myself, my name is Ella. I am 21 years old and in my first year of university. I am currently studying a … Continue reading My journey as a neurodivergent student

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Your Stories – Meet Indiana

Name: Indiana   Degree: Bachelor of Media and Communications (Public Relations and News Media)  Why did you choose your degree?   I find storytelling and video production really interesting. I am curious and I love listening to other people’s stories. I also love helping people and putting a smile on their faces. My dream is to be the voice of people and make a positive impact, especially … Continue reading Your Stories – Meet Indiana

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Your Stories – Meet Teola

Name: Teola Degree: Joint Medical Program  Why did you choose to study medicine?  I come from Zimbabwe and we don’t have a universal healthcare system. I was born in a rural community and growing up, I witnessed the disparities and poor healthcare system. Even my entry into this world is a testament to that challenge. When my mum was in labour, my parents tried so … Continue reading Your Stories – Meet Teola

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Your Stories – Meet Cheryl

Name: Chan Yik Wa (Cheryl)  Degree: Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Advertising (Currently on exchange)  Why did you choose the University of Newcastle?   The University of Newcastle has flexible entry requirements for international students and it has unique courses that are not offered by other universities. Courses like performing arts, music production and sound production. It is very rare to have such … Continue reading Your Stories – Meet Cheryl

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The ultimate exam survival kit  

 The weeks roll by as you attend classes, presentations, and complete assessments. Late nights are spent studying in the uni library. Then before you know it, voila! It’s exam week. During the lead-up to exams, students experience a range of emotions, from gratitude to uncertainty about their expected grades. These feelings are completely normal.  Charles Colton, once said, “Examinations are formidable even to the best … Continue reading The ultimate exam survival kit  

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