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
Healthy Dads Healthy Kids
A world-first healthy lifestyle program targeting fathers has been transforming the health of men and their families in the Hunter region for nearly a decade. Now it's going global.
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How 57,000 women are shaping health policy in Australia
Researchers from the University of Newcastle and the University of Queensland have created the largest and longest-running women’s health study in Australian history – and its findings are shaping policy and practice at the state, national and international levels.
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Concussion research proves game-changing
Considered one of Australia’s top concussion researchers, Associate Professor Andrew Gardner is leading one of the world’s largest longitudinal studies to help reduce the risk of concussive injury in sport and improve care for current and retired athletes.
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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.
From boots to books, Ellie strives to make sports and law accessible to all
Ellie Jones strives to apply her understanding of the law far beyond corporate corridors and lofty courtrooms.
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I2N connects students with international startups thanks to $572,000 NCP grant
I2N's first 2025 New Colombo Plan innovation tour kicks off in June, with 40 students heading to Hong Kong for placements with successful startup companies.
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Calling all Newcastle Conservatorium Alumni
The Con is curating a special concert featuring performances by our talented alumni — and we want you to be part of it!
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Big beanie day at the Bar on the Hill
The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle took to the Bar on the Hill on Monday June 16 for a massive Mark Hughes Foundation Beanie for Brain Cancer beanie day.
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Get a university degree at the SCG
The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and the University of Newcastle today announced a landmark partnership to establish a cutting-edge sports university campus in Sydney, leading the charge to develop talent for Australia’s rapidly expanding sports industry through the golden decade leading up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Career in teaching delivers worldwide experience
Piper Kennedy always knew she wanted to become a teacher. When her older sister, almost twice her age, became a teacher when she was still in primary school, that’s what really ignited her passion.
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Newcastle Comedy Festival
Newcastle Comedy Festival returns for 2025 with a massive lineup of acts taking over the Con for the month of July.
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Alternatives to the Lecture
This hands-on workshop explores options for adapting the traditional lecture to an engaging, interactive online delivery. It will introduce a range of strategies, opportunities, and design and development pathways that align with key principles of learning to maximise student engagement.
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Circular Economy Grand Challenge - Expert Panel
Join us for an expert panel on the Circular Economy!
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Getting Started with GenAI in Education
This hands-on session provides an introduction to using generative AI (genAI) to enhance teaching and learning for educators and students.
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Seminar: Automating Everyday Life
As everyday life has been digitalised, more and more of the things we do, like and consume are being automated.
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Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Automating Everyday Life
Join this international seminar series featuring speakers from the University of Newcastle alongside some of the biggest international scholars in sociology, digital humanities, communications, media studies, and education, responding to key social issues of our time.
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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.