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Teaching and Learning

The University of Newcastle’s teaching and learning environment is cutting-edge, providing contemporary curriculum and work experience opportunities to some 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The University’s progressive teaching and learning is illustrated through its innovative problem-based learning – the basis for programs in medicine, engineering, architecture, nursing, social work and law. Our key areas of focus include:

Centre for Teaching and Learning

Information about how the Centre facilitates and supports staff and students in their pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning.

Work-Integrated Learning

Work-integrated learning describes educational activities that integrate theoretical learning with its application in a workplace or profession. At the University of Newcastle, work-integrated learning is a key feature of making our graduates work-ready.

Academic Integrity

The principles of academic integrity are central to the pursuit of knowledge undertaken at all levels in universities and in professional life. Find out more.

Quality Assurance in Teaching and Learning

Information about how we review the quality of the student learning experience, and how we assess the relevance and quality of our degree programs.

Family estrangement: adult children asked for their experiences

Thursday, 9 February 2012. A University of Newcastle academic is taking her research into family estrangement to the next level, examining the experiences of adult children who are not in contact with their parents.

World-class choir of the year looking for new songbirds

Thursday, 9 February 2012. The University of Newcastle's world champion Chamber Choir is auditioning for new members this month.

Helping hand for Port Macquarie students

Wednesday, 8 February 2012. Local students enrolled at the University of Newcastle's Port Macquarie campus are being encouraged to apply for thousands of dollars worth of financial support available to them.

Newcastle Professor elected to top neuroscience post

Friday, 3 February 2012. The University of Newcastle's Professor John Rostas has formally started his role as President of the Neuroscience Society of Australia and New Zealand (NSANZ).

Back to study workshop - Ourimbah

Monday, 13 February 2012. This program is for students aged 20 and over. It is designed to orientate you to university life, develop confidence and provide practical personal and academic survival skills.

University - What's it all about?

Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 5:00 pm. A presentation and discussion session for new students and their family members will be held at both Newcastle and Central Coast campuses.

In Search of Angels

Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 6:00 pm. This exhibition at the University Gallery brings together striking images taken with the new instruments in the Electron Microscopea and X-ray Centre, along with those taken with their predecessors.

Orientation Week

Monday, 20 - Friday, 24 February 2012. Following our Orientation Program is the best way to get to know your faculty and meet with the staff and students that will support you while you study.