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Education Research Institute Newcastle
Building Brighter Futures
A groundbreaking study led by Jenny Gore aims to expand educational and career opportunities for young people.
The Big Issues
The politics of education and the professional identity and practice of teachers are among the wide-ranging research interests of Nicole Mockler.
Switching on to Modern Learning
Kathryn Holmes is helping educators connect with the teaching style of the digital age.
A Better Start in Life
Linda Newman's far-reaching research in early childhood education is expanding FEDUA's international footprint.
A World of New Ideas
Tom Griffiths leads a new research program that aims to influence education policies by challenging accepted paradigms.
Reassessing Socialist Education
Dr Zsuzsa Millei urges a rethinking of educational theory and practice that cuts through ideological preconceptions.
Higher Learning
A new education research program examines how we prepare our best and brightest minds to participate in a knowledge-thirsty world.
Opening the Communication Channels
Two "hands on" research projects are taking cutting-edge educational techniques into challenging classroom situations.
Humanities Research Institute
A Matter of Record
Documenting small, regional languages can help them to not only survive, but thrive.
Left of his Field
Religion, radicalism and revolutionaries all fall under the critical gaze of theologian and writer Roland Boer.
When Words Fail
Alison Ferguson explores novel communication strategies for people who have lost speech and language function.
French Connection
Alistair Rolls is bringing overdue recognition to the literary brilliance of a misunderstood French novelist.
Getting the Message Across
Bronwyn Hemsley's research is helping people with severe speech disabilities communicate their needs in healthcare settings.
The Moral Imperative
Hilary Carey's research into the anti-Transportation movement provides new insight into an important aspect of Australia's colonial history.
Divine Inspiration
Marguerite Johnson and her colleagues are using 21st century technology to deconstruct the writings of an ancient philosopher.
The Paper Chase
Maryanne Dever explores the issues involved with delving into intimate archives.
A Mind for Music
Rosalind Halton's passion is unearthing and reinventing great works of the past.
Crime and Passions
Society's fascination with crime stories is not a modern phenomenon, as this multifaceted literary scholar has discovered.
Circus Attractions
In the first study of its kind, Gillian Arrighi is investigating the benefits of recreational circus training.
Figures of Speech
As unlikely as it sounds, literary scholar Professor Hugh Craig has enhanced his appreciation of Shakespeare through statistical analysis.
Queer Distinctions
Lesbian representation in popular culture is explored in the work of early career researcher Rebecca Beirne.
Between the Covers
A historian's informative new book talks about sex - the Australian way.
The Conservative View
Michael Ondaatje is helping bring to light a neglected chapter in the story of the black American struggle.
Violence Writ Large
Philip Dwyer and his team from the Humanities Research Institute are leading a fundamental rethinking of violence in the modern world.
Questions of Faith
The relevance of religion in modern society is a discussion that extends beyond theological boundaries.
The Power of Words
A dedicated team of Newcastle linguists is commited to studying the practical, scientific and cultural significance of dying local languages.
Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition
Active Thinking
The idea that classroom learning and physical education can be complementary is the concept behind a novel PhD project being conducted by Nick Riley.
Active Thinking
Active Thinking
Associate Professor David Lubans sees a strong link between opportunity and adolescent involvement in physical activity.
Research Institute for Social Inclusion and Wellbeing
The Power of Knowledge
Mel Gray's research into evidence-based practice in the human services is concerned with getting new findings in the field to where they are needed most.
Young at Heart
Pam Nilan contributes a unique sociologist's viewpoint to the body of research on youth cultures in the Asia-Pacific region.
Keeping it Real
This leading human services researcher takes a practical approach to her work.
The New Welfare Economy
A timely cross-disciplinary research program analyses whether marketisation has changed the nature of human services.
Crossing Cultures
Australian history is not black and white in Victoria Haskins' eyes. Indigenous and non-Indigenous experiences are entwined.
Man About The House
The history of houseboys provides interesting insight into colonial culture.
A Contrast in Culture
Working with Indigenous communities has allowed Daniela Heil to apply her anthropological expertise in rewarding and practical ways.