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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PD+Micro Credentials: Micros as Learning Opportunities: professional learning, skills and employability
Micros as Learning Opportunities: professional learning, skills and employability. There has been a lot of discussion about micros as potential new pathways to learning and the focus on skills and employability. In this seminar we discuss the challenges of ‘doing learning differently’ and focusing on the needs of the learners and industry.
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Active Learning (NUSpace)
This workshop will explore teaching techniques to increase student engagement through active learning. During this session you will ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.
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Creative Careers
If you’re studying media and communication, visual communication design, or music and performing arts, this is a great opportunity to hear about how to carve out a career in the industry. Alumni and industry panellists will share their experience on finding their career path.
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Rubrics Workshop (NUSpace)
This Rubrics workshop will cover the principles of using rubrics for assessment. Participants will learn how to construct a rubric that will support student learning and increase the efficiency and consistency of marking.
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PD+Base: Identifying and building the commercial potential of your research
Building on "Intro to Commercialisation", participants will gain a deeper understanding of how they can identify and buildcommercial potential in their research in order to start on a commercialisation pathway, of translating research into a product or service.
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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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College contacts
General enquiries
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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.