Human and Social Futures
With strong connections to industry, our College delivers education and research grounded in contemporary issues affecting the world today.
To inspire a just, prosperous and sustainable future that embraces collaboration, creativity and life-long learning.
About our College
Our College is highly respected for our teaching quality and research, with learning methods that ensure our students have high-level professional skills to graduate confident, skilled and life-ready.
Our Schools
Newcastle Business School
University of Newcastle School of Law and Justice
School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences
School of Education
Research stories
Run like a girl
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The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is exposing older Australians to the risk of financial abuse
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Creative ageing – it’s all in your mind
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Teacher transformation scores top marks
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Research Institutes & Centres
Tackling the issues that matter to our regions and our world.
Teaching and Learning
Our students gain a professional edge through real-world, practical experience designed to give them the skills, knowledge and professional networks needed to excel in your chosen field.
International Engagement
Our College has a strong reputation for global collaboration and success through our partnerships, research, and student experience opportunities.
Real world experience – Reid McManus working with BMG artists Dune Rats and Hockey Dad 02:17
Career-ready placements
By collaborating with industry on ground-breaking research and through connecting students with opportunities for real-world experience, our students graduate work and life-ready.
Ten years on: young Australians ambitious and resilient despite rising pressures
Overlapping and worsening social, economic and environmental pressures are making Australian high school students more uncertain about their futures compared to a decade ago, according to new research from the University of Newcastle.
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Young artists of the Coast shine at Gosford Library
People from across the region are set to gather on Friday 13 March for opening night of the University of Newcastle’s 2026 Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition, showcasing the exceptional creative talents of 25 HSC graduates from 10 schools on the Central Coast.
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Feminisms from/of the Souths
To celebrate International Women's Day, Purai Global Indigenous History Centre hosted a dialogue across and between feminisms and feminists from/of the South.
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Globally recognised academic named 2026 Lake Mac Ambassador
Professor Tamara Blakemore honoured with Lake Macquarie’s top annual civic award for her tireless work as a global leader in community violence prevention.
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Exceptional educators celebrated in national teaching awards
Two academics from the University of Newcastle have been recognised for their innovative and creative teaching styles at the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).
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Students, take the lead: how a peer-led program could transform our kids’ trajectories
Giving primary-school students a chance to teach and lead their younger peers not only strengthens their leadership skills, but also improves wellbeing, classroom engagement and student confidence, a new Australian study has shown.
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Say Aahhhh: Health, Medicine and Everyday Care in Newcastle from 1945 to 2000
Come and explore Say Aahhhh: Health, Medicine and Everyday Care in Newcastle from 1945 to 2000, an exhibition exploring the unique and surprising history of health care in Newcastle.
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Academic Misconduct using Gen AI
This 60-minute session is intended for academic staff, and will include a discussion of how implementing secure assessments (as outlined in the University of Newcastle Assessment Framework) can limit opportunities for misconduct and support the integrity of our awards.
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Careers in Banking and Finance
Whether you’ve just started your degree or nearing graduation, this event will help you explore where a career in banking and finance could take you. These industries offer a broad mix of roles, pathways, and opportunities - both close to home and across the globe.
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HSC Music Day 2026
HSC Music Day returns to the Con for 2026 inviting year 11 and 12 students to an information day designed to prepare them for their music HSC.
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HSC Music Day 2026 - Live Stream
Join the live stream of HSC Music Day with a fantastic program for senior music students.
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Teaching in Action: Impact and Evidence for Awards
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.