College of Human and Social Futures

Despite the challenges that young people in regional areas face, new data reveals Hunter youth are happier than their peers in capital cities.

Too many people, especially children, do not have full access to their right to education, a new report, authored by the University of Newcastle’s Centre for Law and Social Justice in collaboration with the Human Rights Law Centre, has found.

Parents offering their children a leg-up on the property ladder are at increased risk of financial elder abuse, a new study finds.

The University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sue Carson (School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences) as the new Conservatorium Coordinator. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Sue brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.

Local clean technology innovators will have more opportunity to bring their products to market with the NSW Government awarding $438,375 in funding for the University of Newcastle’s Hunter Cleantech Accelerator.

Two separate projects, one with the Department of Education (DoE), the other an ARC Discovery grant will engage in Indigenous histories from Indigenous perspectives with a view to advancing reconciliation and build meaningful connections across Australia.

The School of Education’s student Monica McMahon has been recognised as an inspiring leader in her field from the National Council of Women (NCW) of NSW at the annual ‘Being an Australian’ event. The ceremony took place on the 22 January 2024 and was presented by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC. Governor of New South Wales.

As the two-year anniversary of the devastating Northern Rivers’ flooding looms, new research from the University of Newcastle has shown the female-led response to the trauma prevailed where authorities failed.

The History Council of South Australia (HCSA) proudly announced Dr. Alice Neikirk (School of Law and Justice) as the recipient of the 2024 HCSA Fellowship. The fellowship serves as a catalyst for Australian researchers delving into the captivating realm of South Australian history.

Senior members of the Australia Africa Universities Network (AAUN) secretariat held round table discussions with the University of Newcastle’s staff with interests in Africa related research and engagement projects on 30th November 2023.

Senior members of the Australia Africa Universities Network (AAUN) secretariat (Emeritus Professor John Hearn and Associate Professor Grace Liu Flanagan) visited the University of Newcastle on 30th November to deepen relations with the University’s senior administrators.

Katrina Miller-Little chuckles as she reflects on what she loves about being a teacher. After some contemplation, she settles on her ability to change her students’ perceptions of ‘boring’ subjects.