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News • 14 Aug 2020

Research uncovers the historical experiences of the earliest global domestic workers

A new research project will bring to life the experiences and histories of the world’s first travelling global domestic workers, the Indian Ayahs and the Chinese Amahs who were employed by colonial families during the period of British colonialism.

News • 12 Aug 2020

Newcastle cancer researcher recognised as Young Tall Poppy

Esteemed cancer researcher and charity advocate, Dr Matthew Dun, has been acknowledged for his dedication to improving cancer survival outcomes, with a 2020 ‘Young Tall Poppy’ science award.

News • 11 Aug 2020

Who owns the copyright to your tattoo?

The Australian Copyright Agency has licensed an Indigenous artwork for a custom tattoo. It is the first instance of tattoo licensing for the agency, and perhaps Australia at large.

News • 10 Aug 2020

Nanomaterials PhD student handpicked as global talent

A talented nanomaterials researcher, Ahmad Tabish, has been selected for a highly competitive Distinguished Talent VISA under the Government’s newly launched Global Talent Independent Program.

News • 07 Aug 2020

Home grown Historical Encounters journal achieves Q1 ranking

The independent journal Historical Encounters, led by Acting Head of the School of Education, Associate Professor Robert Parkes and published by the UON's History Education Research Network (HERMES) has recently achieved an outstanding milestone with a Q1 ranking.

News • 07 Aug 2020

Materials scientist and founder shares his story of driving renewable energy uptake

At I2N's Startup Stories Professor Erich Kisi shared his innovation journey developing a world-first technology which is fueling the shift to renewables.

News • 05 Aug 2020

Solving social work student placement challenges during COVID-19

The Gender, Leadership and Social Sustainability research centre (GLASS) in the School of Humanities and Social Science has assisted in providing an innovative way for social work students to complete their work integrated learning (WIL) placements despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.

News • 28 Jul 2020

Professor Penny Jane Burke joins new Australian Equity in Higher Education Panel

Professor Penny Jane Burke (Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education) attended the first meeting of the new Federal government Equity in Higher Education Panel (EHEP) as one of two invited research experts in the field.

News • 22 Jul 2020

Using artificial intelligence to help sort out divorce

An online app called Amica is now using artificial intelligence to help separating couples make parenting arrangements and divide their assets.

News • 20 Jul 2020

Tests show potential for medicinal cannabis to kill cancer cells

revealing its potential as a treatment rather than simply a relief medication.

News • 20 Jul 2020

University of Newcastle’s cloud-first success improves work and learning experience for thousands during COVID-19 isolation

The University of Newcastle has become the first University in Australia to migrate its digital data to the cloud in …

News • 14 Jul 2020

Will bushfire smoke exposure make people more vulnerable to COVID-19?

Environmental historian Associate Professor Nancy Cushing found that the urban air pollution from the bushfire smoke was unprecedented and questions a link to COVID-19.

Events

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2025 Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry

The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce that applications for the Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry for 2025 is now open.

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When Monday 1 December 2025 - Sunday 18 January 2026