What's on this week

Workshop

Japan and the South Pacific: Migration, Family, and Human Connections in the Modern Era

Bringing together historians and scholars of language, culture and migration, this workshop examines the human relationships through which Japan and the South Pacific have been connected.

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When Friday 2 October 2026
9:15am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Live performance

GILES HENDERSON WANNAN, Chamber Music for Flute Viola & Harp

Harpist Alice Giles, flautist Jonathan Henderson and violist James Wannan join forces to present a programme centred around French music and contemporary living composers.

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When Friday 2 October 2026
7:30pm - 8:40pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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Upcoming events

In person

What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking

Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Public Lecture

Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures

In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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In person

Shape the Future: Honours Research Pathways Showcase

Whether you are considering research in the final year of your degree or planning your next step after Honours, this event will help you explore where research could take you.

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When Wednesday 14 October 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location  Shortland Union

Event

Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Youth Side-Hustles - Entrepreneurship and Employment in Enterprise Culture

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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When Wednesday 14 October 2026
3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Live performance

Postcards from Eternity: Terence Koo Album Launch

Experience the launch of Terence Koo’s 4th album, Postcards from Eternity. Performed live on a Steinway concert grand featuring Newcastle Conservatorium Showband.

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When Sunday 25 October 2026
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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In person

GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

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Live performance

Fernleigh Orchestral and Arts Network: Pink Meets Purple

Bridge the worlds of rock and classical with the iconic music of Pink Floyd and Deep Purple.

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When Saturday 31 October 2026
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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Live performance

Christ Church Camerata's All that jazz!

Raise the roof in a joyous interweaving of jazz, pop and classical.

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When Sunday 8 November 2026
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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In person

Works In Practice Muster 4

A new research collective at the University of Newcastle that aims to foster a supportive and collaborative community of practice.

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When Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Webinar

Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Intergenerational Dialogues and Activism

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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When Wednesday 18 November 2026
3:00pm - 4:30pm

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