School of Humanities and Social Science
The School offers a vast range of teaching and research opportunities that contribute to the advancement of human understanding. We take pride in our stimulating teaching and vigorous research to foster the development of our students and staff.
Areas of Study
News
UoN 3 Minute Thesis Competition Winner - Kymme Laetsch, Ancient History and Classical Languages PhD candidate
How do you cram years of study and research into a 3-minute speech? That was the challenge faced by winner of the University of Newcastle Final of the 3 Minute Thesis Competition, Kymme Laetsch.
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How do you cram years of study and research into a 3-minute speech? That was the challenge faced by winner of the University of Newcastle Final of the 3 Minute Thesis Competition, Kymme Laetsch.
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Michael Sala Regional Winner of the Commonwealth Book Prize & the New South Wales Premier's Award for New Writing
University of Newcastle Creative Writing PhD graduate, Dr Michael Sala, can now add 'award winner' to this name after his debut novel, The Last Thread, was awarded both the Regional Winner (Pacific) of the Commonwealth Book Prize and also the NSW Premier's Award for New Writing.
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University of Newcastle Creative Writing PhD graduate, Dr Michael Sala, can now add 'award winner' to this name after his debut novel, The Last Thread, was awarded both the Regional Winner (Pacific) of the Commonwealth Book Prize and also the NSW Premier's Award for New Writing.
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Events and Highlights
Free Archeology Lecture - All welcome
19 August, 2013
"Petrified Voices, Petrified Feelings: Understanding graffiti in the City of Aphrodite" - Professor Angelos Chaniotis, Princeton University.
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19 August, 2013
"Petrified Voices, Petrified Feelings: Understanding graffiti in the City of Aphrodite" - Professor Angelos Chaniotis, Princeton University.
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2013 Dietrich Bonhoeffer Conference
14-15 November, 2013
The 9th annual Australian Bonhoeffer Conference will be held at St Joseph's Spirituality and Education Centre, Kincumber NSW, on 14 and 15 November 2013. This year's conference will explore the theme: Hearing the Word, Acting in Faith.
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14-15 November, 2013
The 9th annual Australian Bonhoeffer Conference will be held at St Joseph's Spirituality and Education Centre, Kincumber NSW, on 14 and 15 November 2013. This year's conference will explore the theme: Hearing the Word, Acting in Faith.
Click here for more information
