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Agape in the Hunter
Explore the Hunter Region’s spirit through powerful stories of crisis and courage. From floods to earthquakes, this display reveals "Agape" - love in action, where communities unite above all differences. See ordinary gestures of extraordinary people.
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Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
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FINDING HOME Life Outside Institutions
This exhibition tells their stories by drawing from a rich set of archival material to evoke the spaces of care and the varied experiences of individuals who sought help. It shines new light on twentieth-century journeys between hospital and home for people leaving institutions.
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HEAD2ART: An Arts-Based Inquiry Developing Museum Wellbeing Programs
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2026 HDR Student Festival
Higher Degree by Research students are making breakthrough discoveries and solving the world’s most formidable problems. The HDR Student Festival will feature a range of conference-style activities, as well as University-wide events to showcase the excellence and innovation of our HDR cohort.
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Three Minute Thesis Finals
The 3MT competition final is always a highlight of the HDR calendar. We are delighted that this year our finalists will again be presenting their research in front of a live audience. Come along and be dazzled by the creative talents of our HDR students while enjoying refreshments throughout the evening.
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Study essentials
Everything you need to know about your enrolment options, fee info, and important dates throughout the year – as well as helpful tips on how to manage your workload.
Get help while you study
Access the support you need, when you need it. Find out where to go if you need help with an assignment, feel like talking to someone about your health and wellbeing, or have an IT issue that needs to be resolved.
Academic support
We can help you with skills such as planning your study, reading, mathematics, statistics, note-taking for assignments, and academic writing.
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Personal support
We’re here to support your well-being every step of the way. Access our confidential counselling and mental health resources or join our wellness workshops, and stress management programs.
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IT support
Our IT support team is here to assist you with all your technology needs. Get help with software installations, network connectivity, and troubleshooting technical issues.
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Careers
A successful career after graduation is the end game. Access practical tips on connecting with industry, building a strong job application and generally making yourself more employable. You can also see at a glance what jobs are available via CareerHub.
Uni life
Explore our wide range of clubs, societies, on-campus events and student leadership opportunities.
Discover the best coffee spots around and get all the practical info you need on health services, shuttle bus schedules, and campus security.
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