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
Buying time for stroke patients
Researchers at the University of Newcastle are pioneering a world‑first therapy that boosts the brain’s collateral blood flow, extending the treatment window for stroke patients and enabling more people to access life‑saving interventions.
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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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Tracking flu outbreaks to improve public health
The University of Newcastle’s FluTracking program uses weekly crowd‑sourced data to detect the onset and severity of influenza and other respiratory illnesses, helping health officials monitor outbreaks across Australia and internationally.
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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.
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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Ngukurr to Newcastle: The best ‘from little things, big things grow’ story
Ngukurr to Newcastle: The best ‘from little things, big things grow’ story.
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Post‑mining research comes to life in community art exhibition
A new art exhibition has emerged from a four‑year study led by University of Newcastle researcher Associate Professor Hedda Askland, exploring how the Hunter Valley can navigate its post‑mining future.
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Exciting International Opportunities for Creative Industries Students coming this year
Applications are now open for students studying Visual Communication Design or Media and Communication in 2026 as plans come together for the 2026 Singapore Study Tour and the 2026 Annecy Visual Communication Design Study Tour to France.
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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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Cogniti and Sports Marketing Education
In the lead up to our initial Cogniti training session on 02 April, LDTI is pleased to welcome Dr Sarah Wymer (Senior Lecturer - Sport Leadership and Management, Auckland University of Technology) to discuss her use of Cogniti in a sport management/marketing course.
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Feminisms from/of the Souths
Purai Global Indigenous History Centre will be hosting an intimate get together where Sara Motta, Luz Gamarra Caballero and Giselle Naidu will be talking about feminisms from the south
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Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Class Diplomacy - Cross-Class Friendship and Social Mobility
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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Idea Workshop: Introduction to AI
Join us for our Idea Workshop series - choose a session that interest you or attend the complete series for a comprehensive foundation in idea validation and boost your Pre-Accelerator application.
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Public Lecture: Australia, International Law and Armed Conflict
A briefing on international law and Australian state and territory international obligations on overseas conflicts and the environment.
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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.