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
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.
Exporting excellence: what does the future hold for Hunter Valley wine?
As debate intensifies around the newly negotiated Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement, University of Newcastle experts, industry leaders and policymakers will come together to examine what the future might look like for one of Australia's most iconic regional industries: Hunter Valley wine.
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“He did more than just talk": a play portraying Indigenous activism and advocacy
A long-forgotten story of Aboriginal activist Dexter Daniels was brought into public focus through a script reading hosted by the University of Newcastle's Purai Global Indigenous History Centre.
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Newcastle researchers secure six ARC Future Fellowships to drive global innovation
Six University of Newcastle researchers have secured more than $6.6 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships to advance cutting-edge research, fill critical knowledge gaps and tackle major national and global challenges.
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Great ideas need great teams
Watch our recent panel and make sure to register for the Circular Economy Grand Challenge Team Formation, Thursday 17 September
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"Waste is a design flaw"
Three Experts on what the circular economy actually asks of you.
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Financial Literacy in the Upper Hunter
The University of Newcastle Finance Academy visited Muswellbrook to deliver an engaging day of financial literacy education, equipping local high school students with practical money skills while introducing them to university life and future study pathways.
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2026 Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry
The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce that applications for the Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry for 2026 is now open.
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2026 Karen Thrift Original Music and Lyrics Prize
The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce the launch of the 2026 Karen Thrift 'Original Music and Lyrics' Prize.
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Master of Business Administration Webinar
Join Associate Professor Diep Nguyen to learn more about how studying the Master of Business Administration at the University of Newcastle can help you achieve your career goals, hear about the program and engage in Q&A.
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Yirru-gu-wi-yay-irri: An opera about birds with children
Join us for a special showing of a bird opera created by children and inspired by local Aboriginal stories.
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Research to Region: Highlighting Women’s Health | Pregnancy, Postpartum & Beyond
Explore the latest University of Newcastle research in Women's Health: Pregnancy, Postpartum and Beyond. Hear from leading researchers sharing insights into maternal health, perinatal wellbeing and community impact. Free seminar. All ages welcome.
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CULTURE x CATWALK
A multicultural student and community event celebrating the diversity of Newcastle through music, fashion, dance and cultural exchange.
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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.