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Arts, Culture and Society 14 min read

How international recognition of cultural practices could be a new way to protect refugees

by Alice Neikirk, Lecturer in the School of Law and Justice, and Ray Nickson, Senior Lecturer of Criminology in the School of Law and Justice

More than 6.6 million refugees live in camps located largely in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. In these camp communities, unique cultural practices can arise.

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Not just a youth movement: history too often forgets older protesters

Arts, Culture and Society 13 min read

Not just a youth movement: history too often forgets older protesters

by Effie Karageorgos

Recent sustained anti-coal action by Blockade Australia in the Hunter Valley has brought public protest back into the news cycle. Activists have occupied trains, railway lines and machinery in an attempt to obstruct coal production and broadcast their message about the climate crisis.

Fight for justice

Business, Law and Politics 16 min read

Fight for justice

by Carmen Swadling

The fight to free Kathleen Folbigg – the woman once dubbed Australia’s worst female serial killer – started in 2013 with the University’s Legal Centre and its law students helping to drive the movement.

The ripple effect of drought

Our Communities 12 min read

The ripple effect of drought

by Penny Harnett

Drought is like a creeping cancer. It insidiously infects communities. It spreads profound and multifaceted challenges that demand multidisciplinary treatment.
Protecting Indigenous knowledges

Arts, Culture and Society 7 min read

Protecting Indigenous knowledges

by Shahni Wellington

During his research to unlock the archives, Dr Hodgetts found that the keys had been long-kept from cultural knowledge-holders.

Run like a girl

Arts, Culture and Society 13 min read

Run like a girl

by Gemma Wolk

The game changing program revolutionising female participation in sport

Our hybrid media system has emboldened anti-LGBTQ+ hate – what can we do about it?

Arts, Culture and Society 15 min read

Our hybrid media system has emboldened anti-LGBTQ+ hate – what can we do about it?

by Justin Ellis

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate from religious conservatives and far-right extremists in the United States, and now in Australia, is a worrying trend.

Why arts degrees and other generalist programs are the future of Australian higher education

Arts, Culture and Society 13 min read

Why arts degrees and other generalist programs are the future of Australian higher education

by Catharine Coleborne

This article is the first in our series on big ideas for the Universities Accord. The federal government is calling for ideas to “reshape and reimagine higher education, and set it up for the next decade and beyond”. A review team is due to finish a draft report in June and a final report in December 2023.

How Peter's heart was saved, by a Podiatry student

Health and Wellbeing 14 min read

How Peter's heart was saved, by a Podiatry student

by Tim Connell

Peter Bedford says he owes his life to a moment in his kitchen. Mr Bedford had been on his way out to work on his Central Coast property in June 2022 when a segment on local ABC radio caught his ear. It prompted him to book an appointment at the University of Newcastle Podiatry Teaching Clinic at Wyong Hospital. Some months and a quadruple bypass later, he remains breathing.

Our study found new teachers perform just as well in the classroom as their more experienced colleagues

Education 14 min read

Our study found new teachers perform just as well in the classroom as their more experienced colleagues

by Jenny Gore

The past four decades have seen an endless stream of reviews into teacher education. This comes amid constant concerns teachers are not adequately prepared for the classroom.

Long before the Voice vote, the Australian Aboriginal Progressive Association called for parliamentary representation

Arts, Culture and Society 14 min read

Long before the Voice vote, the Australian Aboriginal Progressive Association called for parliamentary representation

by John Maynard

The most startling point on the referendum for a Voice to parliament is the fact the majority of people in this country have no idea of history. And I mean both Black and white people.

6 reasons why it’s so hard to see a GP

Health and Wellbeing 5 min read

6 reasons why it’s so hard to see a GP

by Louise Stone, Jennifer May

The recently released Strengthening Medicare Taskforce report found more people are delaying care or attending emergency departments because they can’t get in to see a GP.

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