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, enrich and transform humanity.
We are historians, educators, Aboriginal artists, social workers and physical activity experts. Lawyers, business strategists, financial analysts, entrepreneurs, and global marketers. We are content-creators, musicians, game designers and filmmakers. We are Indigenous rights advocates, innovators, criminologists, poets and global change agents. We are so much more.
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
The Asia Pacific Research Centre (APRC) has been established within the College of Human and Social Futures to play a leading role at the University of Newcastle, Australia, to pursue partnerships, engagement, and impact in the Asia Pacific region.
Research stories
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.
Dr Kate Ferguson-Patrick Receives SDG Advance HE Grant for Innovative Curriculum Development
Dr Kate Ferguson-Patrick, a Senior Lecturer and Primary Education specialist for the School of Education, has been awarded one of the prestigious Global Impact Grants by Advance HE for the academic year 2023-24.
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Launch of the School Students’ Statement on the Right to a Healthy Environment
On Wednesday 10 April 2024, Trisha Doyle MP, NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, Heritage, Climate Change, and Energy, launched the School Students' Statement on the Right to a Healthy Environment.
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Kicking goals on and off the field, Joeli proves you can do it all
Being an elite athlete, working part time, and studying to become a teacher, Joeli Morris proves that with determination and the right support, you can do it all and get a degree at the same time.
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University-school partnership project seeks to lift student outcomes
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Why I donate
“When I was growing up, I was lucky enough to be the recipient of some incredible scholarships which positively shaped my upbringing and education.” Dylan Alcott AO
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Solving our region’s greatest challenges at a world-class level
University of Newcastle secures top spots in global rankings
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Research Profile Speed Session
Research Advantage is pairing up with the University of Newcastle Library to deliver a Research Profile Speed Session. A well-optimised researcher profile is essential for every researcher. Whether you’re looking for grant funding, external collaborators or PhD students – a well-written researcher profile is a must.
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Advance HE Fellowship - Preparing an Application
Advance HE Fellowship application preparation workshop. This workshop will look at Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow applications and provide you with tips and suggestions.
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Spill the Tea on an SDG: Human and Social Futures Edition
Discover insights on innovative spaces and challenges in Human and Social Futures, with a focus on SDG Goal 12.3
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Effective Financial Management of Research Workshop
The workshop is tailored to Research Grant Holders, Heads of School who approve financial transactions and administrative staff who process financial transactions and/or provide advice to researchers on expenditure.
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Women in Innovation
Networking event celebrating women in innovation—connect, inspire, succeed!
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PD+Base: Identifying Customers, Audiences and Stakeholders for your research and commercialisation
Participants will be guided through a stakeholder identification matrix which will be valuable regardless of whether they are on acommercialiastion pathway. They will understand the difference between stakeholders, audiences and customers and the messaging requirements for each.
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College contacts
General enquiries
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Phone: +61 4921 5000
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.