Events College of Human and Social Futures
What's on this week
Webinar
Jobs on Campus Info Session - Future Student Support Assistant
The University is looking for five current students to join the Future Students (Domestic) Unit as Future Student Support Assistant. In this online information session, we will provide details about the position and tips on how to submit a high-quality
In person
Film as Method: Community Engagement and Reciprocal Research
Join this special screening and workshop exploring how film is used for community engagement, co-produced knowledge & reciprocal research.
In person
Book launch: Marriage Equality and Resurgent Prejudice in Australia
Join the launch of 'Marriage Equality and Resurgent Prejudice in Australia' featuring authors Dr James Bennett and Dr David Betts (University of Newcastle), along with Ms Sharon Claydon MP, Federal Member for Newcastle.
Webinar
From Resisting AI to Decomputing
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.
In person
Screening and Q+A: A Century After Nanook
See 'A Century After Nanook' - an Emmy-nominated, award-winning documentary on the big screen that offers a rare, community-led perspective on the profound environmental and cultural transformations unfolding in the Arctic.
In person
Careers in Government
Curious about what it's like to work in the public sector? This event gives you the chance to connect directly with representatives from a range of government organisations and gain insights into their careers, workplaces, and what they look for
Webinar
Winter Webinar - Living the Social Determinants of Health
Join this Winter Webinar with featured speaker for the Centre for Society, Health and Care Research Professor Kate Senior.
Live performance
Bruce Mathiske in Concert
Get ready to experience the hypnotic fusion of guitar and didgeridoo like never before!
Live performance
Community Strings Winter Concert
Showcasing the achievements of the wonderful string students at the Conservatorium of Music.
Upcoming events
Exhibition
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.
Webinar
NSW FLIP Information Session
Join us for an overview of NSW FLIP, a cohort-based program designed to empower women entrepreneurs and leaders across New South Wales.
Live performance
Make your own Music! NYO Term 2 Concert
A choral collaboration with the BrainWaves Stroke Survivors Choir, Callaghan Singers, Supertonics, Unforgettables and Vocal Company.
Webinar
Master of Special and Inclusive Education
Join Dr Carl Leonard to learn more about how studying the Master of Special and Inclusive Education at the University of Newcastle can help you achieve your career goals.
Webinar
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Join Dr Meaghan Katrak Harris to learn more about how studying the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at the University of Newcastle can help you achieve your career goals, hear about the program and engage in Q&A.
In person
Book Launch: The Good Sea by Vannessa Hearman
The Journey of the Tasi Diak and the Politics of Refugee Protection in Australia.
Live performance
Northern Lights: Journey to the World Choir Games
Newcastle Chamber Choir showcases their competition repertoire before they represent Australia at the 2026 World Choir Games in Sweden.
Live performance
Northern Lights - Newcastle Chamber Choir
Newcastle Chamber Choir is heading to the 2026 World Choir Games in Helsingborg, Sweden, and you're invited to experience the music we'll be taking to the world stage!
Live performance
SEUSSICAL JR.!
A Dr Seuss-inspired stage spectacular is coming to Newcastle this July school holidays!
Workshop
Cinematic Sounds - School Holiday Workshop
A two day school holiday workshop that provides students with the opportunity to put sound to a short, animated film.
Workshop
Jazz and Groove Improv - Two Day Workshop
Two day workshop designed to unlock creativity and build confidence in jazz and groove improvisation.
Workshop
Percussion - School Holiday Workshop
A one-day fun and informative ground-up, immersive percussion workshop in a relaxed group setting.
In person
Newcastle Comedy Festival: Tom Cashman
Tom Cashman is back in town with a new hour of stand-up that promises to creep ever so close to proficiency as part of Newcastle Comedy Festival.
In person
Newcastle Comedy Festival: Mid Flight Brawl
Nick Cody and Luke Heggie are back in town for another hour of crook plane mishaps.
In person
Newcastle Comedy Festival: Nick Cody
Nick Cody is back where he belongs, saying hilarious/distasteful things on stage.
In person
Newcastle Comedy Festival: Luke Heggie
Luke Heggie takes the stage as part of Newcastle Comedy Festival.
Event
Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Scholarship Disabled: Crip research, crip scholars
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.
In person
Newcastle Comedy Festival: Daniel Muggleton
Come see the man in the red tracksuit live on-stage, with a brand-new hour of fearless stand-up comedy.
In person
Newcastle Comedy Festival: Ivan Aristeguieta
Australia’s favourite Venezuelan is back with a hilarious new show about dancing through tough times, finding joy in chaos and shaking off your worries to a Latino beat.
In person
The Jacob Neale Jazz Awards Concert
The Jacob Neale Jazz Awards celebrate our next generation of talented jazz musicians.
Live performance
Echoes of the Globe
An afternoon of music from across the globe brought to you by The University of Newcastle Arts Orchetsra.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Rhapsody
Join us for the opening event of the 2026 Newcastle Music Festival featuring Mitchell Berick and Erin Sweetman.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Weddings and Parties Over Coffee
Miriam returns home for this very special program featuring Bach’s poignant and heartwarming Wedding Cantata together with his Coffee Cantata, a miniature comic opera about a disgruntled father and his coffee-obsessed daughter.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Four Hands, One Piano
Combining virtuosity, expressive depth, and refined ensemble playing, Duo Mimesi captivates audiences with performances marked by brilliance, precision, and strong artistic intensity.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Hands, Feet and Animals
Newcastle Music Festival presents a delightful performance of dance and music.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Festival Choirs
Internationally renowned soloists Meechot Marerro, Elizabeth Cooper, Brad Cooper and Christopher Richardson join Italian piano Duo Mimesi and the Festival Choirs in a dazzling work by Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Scenes from Childhood
With pianist Coady Green, Linda Barcan will perform Mahler’s song cycle with themes of mortality and the persistence of nature, as well as works by Schumann, Rosenthal and Fiddes.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Weavers of Song
A unique musical pairing of two great artists: Miriam Allan and Erin Helyard.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Al Andalus
An evening of dazzling excitement as brilliant guitarist Paco Lara is joined by three flamenco dancers led by the wonderful Deya Giner.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Festival Finale
Mahler’s epic vision of his first symphony soars in this version for chamber orchestra, in which the Christ Church Camerata expands to include wind percussion and brass.
Event
Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Fintech Futures
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.
Event
Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Lived Experiences of LGBTQ+ Religious Youth in a hostile policy landscape - Digital Media, Wellbeing, and Visual Methods
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.
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.
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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