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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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.
10 fun things to do at the University
As the first few weeks of uni come and go, you may be looking ways to unwind. Whether you’re filling time between classes or bonding with new friends, there are always exciting activities to get involved in at every one of our campuses.
A day in the life of a Callaghan student
No one really knows what it means to be a university student. That’s what makes it fun! For many of you, university life is your first truly independent moment; a mix-n-match adventure where what happens on an hour-to-hour and day-to-day basis is entirely up to you.
5 questions you might have in your first few weeks at uni
It’s not your fault. During the whirlwind that was Orientation – meeting your peers, hitting the water park, sussing out the best coffee joints – you probably didn’t think to write down every single piece of info coming at you.
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Your guide to achieving success at university
You’ve made it. All the hard work has paid off and you’re finally a student at the University of Newcastle. Congratulations! It may seem like you’ve reached your end goal but this is just the beginning. A plethora of exciting, rewarding and sometimes challenging experiences are coming your way. Best to be prepared.
What to pack when moving to Australia
Every exciting journey begins with a less-than-exciting packing list. I half-excitedly, half-anxiously recall packing my bags in preparation for the flight, uncertain of what lay ahead, and I cannot emphasise enough how much smoother the journey to Newcastle will be if you do some planning before you pack.
Orientation: Allow us to welcome you!
In my experience of studying abroad, O-Week was a great way to get to know the University, its environment, and the overall feel of the city where I had chosen to spend the next six months of my life.
Who says you can’t have a social life while you study?
There are so many ways to meet and hang out with new people, see different places, and learn outside of the classroom at the University of Newcastle.
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Find your tribe
Wanting to make friends upon arrival, but not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got your sorted! With expertise from the University of Newcastle’s International Engagement Manager, Lauren Miles, we discuss finding a connection to your roots and how to immerse yourself in the colourful culture of Newcastle, the University and beyond.
International Students: Getting to UON
I bet you’ve done a ton of research on your future home at the University of Newcastle, but do you know how to actually get here?
Your Support Services Checklist
Coming to a new country has its challenges. If studying alone isn’t enough to handle (!), you also have to know information like where to find things around campus, public transport, finding somewhere to live, building new friendships, perhaps learning a new language, and managing your finances (just to name a few), all the while looking after your physical and …