Massive Open Day expecting thousands

Tuesday, 27 August 2024

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Around 5,000 people are expected to explore the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan and City campuses when the University opens its doors from 9am–3pm on Saturday 31 August.
A crowd of people gather in the Expo Hall
Visitors can get involved in interactive demonstrations, talks and tours as well as experience the lively campus community and learn about study and entry options.

Visitors can get involved in interactive demonstrations, talks and tours as well as experience the lively campus community and learn about study and entry options.

“Come along to our Open Day at Callaghan and City campuses and see for yourself what university life has to offer,” University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Zelinsky said.

“Whether you’re thinking of studying or just curious about what we do here at the University, you’ll be welcome.”

“If you are interested in studying at university, we’ll be able to show you the way to reach your goals.”

A path to the jobs of the future

“Nine out of 10 jobs of the future will need tertiary education, so if you’ve always thought about studying but haven’t taken the leap, come along and learn about your options,” Professor Zelinsky said.

“If you’re looking for a change in career, or need to boost your qualifications for entry, come talk to our team about programs like Open Foundation that provide a clear path into every one of our degrees.”

“A university education is an investment that will reap benefits for a lifetime.”

The latest graduate outcome survey shows that over 90% of University of Newcastle undergraduate and almost 95% of postgraduate students are employed within four months of graduation*.

Aspiring rural and regional students will make the trip

Among those attending will be ten high school students making the journey on a bus from Tamworth organised by the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health in partnership with Gomeroi Culture Academy.

This partnership has been fostered to give young First Nations students in Tamworth, who otherwise would not be able to, the chance to come to Open Day and solidify their future at university.

“This is a great opportunity for these young leaders in the Gomeroi Culture Academy to see what university can offer, and explore the possibilities of pursuing a tertiary education,” said Marc Sutherland, Director of the Gomeroi Culture Academy.

Year 12 student, Jack Davies from St Joseph’s Regional College will travel from Port Macquarie to explore the campus and get a better taste of what life at the university will be like.

“I’m hoping to study a Bachelor of Science majoring in physics, and studying at the University of Newcastle would be my dream, so I’ve already applied through the Early Entry Program,” Jack said.

Students completing Year 12 this year can apply to study at the University for free through the Early Entry Program, which allows students to receive entry to university before sitting final exams.

The deadline for the first round of Early Entry applications is 29 August, so students are encouraged to apply for Early Entry and then attend Open Day to learn more.

Register and plan your day

Visitors are encouraged to register online and plan ahead to make the most out of the program of events.

A free shuttle bus will run every half hour between Callaghan and Newcastle City campuses from 9am–3pm.

Find out more about Early Entry and apply

Register, plan your day, and find out more about Open Day

Top 10 things to do at Newcastle Open Day

  1. Crime Scene Investigation – Get a taste of what it’s like to study criminology and become a detective with a hands-on experience of our mock crime scene at NUspace campus.
  2. NU Teams Display – Brace yourself for some real-world engineering. From the unstoppable autonomous boat to the NU Racing car, come and chat to our rising stars in the Engineering quarter, Callaghan campus.
  3. Wish you were here – Picture yourself hitting the books and catching waves with our interactive Newcastle Photobooth at NUspace. Studying Events & Tourism in Newcastle is exactly what it's cracked up to be.
  4. City Campus Walking tour – Brought to you by Newcastle Afoot, dive into the vibrant city campus life. Experience studying and living in Newcastle with this lively guided tour of the University’s city campus and Newcastle city.
  5. Sensory Room – By Bliss Cavanagh (Alumni) – Located in the HDR Hub, SR-G04, Callaghan campus, this room is accessible to event attendees as a place to recharge in a relaxing environment.
  6. SimTeach – Experience lifelike teaching interactions with diverse student characters reacting in real-time, within a safe and supportive environment. Don't miss this cutting-edge, game-changing experience on Callaghan campus.
  7. Chemistry Magic Show – Get ready to plunge into the mind-blowing world of chemistry with an explosion of colours, sounds, and surprises that will give you a thrilling taste of the first-year chemistry curriculum. Don’t miss out, 1pm at STHG01, Callaghan campus.
  8. Media and Communications Immersion – Have you ever pictured yourself reading the weather on the 6pm news? Here is your opportunity to give it a go. Enjoy the display showcasing work from the media and comms students and chat to teachers from the school. Purdue Room, Callaghan campus.
  9. Makerspace – The Maker Studio, located at all campuses, will be in full swing throughout the event day. Unleash your creativity with 3D printers running non-stop and amazing projects on display.
  10. PixelSpace Lab – Are you ready for an epic tech adventure at the PixelSpace Lab in the School of Architecture and Built Environment, Callaghan campus? Step into the future with mind-blowing virtual reality headsets and cutting-edge 3D scanning technology. Don’t miss your chance to see immersive tech in action.

*Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021-2023

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