Words on the Waves
Words on the Waves Writers Festival
The University of Newcastle is proud to partner with Words on the Wave’s Writers Festival.
The Words on the waves Writers festival is a celebration of stories and ideas on the scenic Central Coast. With author talks and panels, as well as evening conversation events, a cinema screening, family fun day, schools program and more.
The festival offers a diverse range of high quality literary events for both the Central Coast community and visitors to the area.
Through our partnership, students and gain unique opportunities to be part of the festival behind the scenes. From career-ready placements and volunteering, students experience hands-on learning across the education, arts and event management sectors.
University staff have the opportunity to be involved in moderating panels throughout the festival and assisting in guided tours of our Gosford campuses.
Words on the Waves 'A Radical Rethink' with Eve Vincent, Jess Scully, Claire G. Coleman and mod Alice Workman
Ripples Secondary Program as part of Words on the Waves writers festival
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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.