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News • 18 Sep 2018
New ideas: Startup competition
This news story details a startup competition being held by the Centre for 21st Century Humanities.
News • 17 Sep 2018
Massacres map wins best digital map 2018
Colonial Frontier massacre maps wins best digital map award 2018.
News • 17 Sep 2018
Pitchfest: Connecting the humanities with industry
Pitchfest 2018 was held by the Centre for 21st Century Humanities in August and invited industry to partner with the centre.
News • 14 Sep 2018
High honour bestowed on Alumni
Outstanding University leaders have been recognised for their inspiring career achievements at the 2018 Alumni Awards.
News • 13 Sep 2018
Creativity the key to unlocking new ideas
The University's Enterprise + Innovation 2018 event is taking place throughout September to inspire original ideas and new perspectives among staff and students.
News • 12 Sep 2018
Teen back pain linked to substance use
New research has revealed adolescents with frequent back pain are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol and report feelings of anxiety and depression.
News • 12 Sep 2018
Floor Talk at the University Gallery - Dr Kate Ariotti
Kate Ariotti Floor Talk Long Shadows: The Great War, Australia and the Middle East The University Gallery
News • 07 Sep 2018
Grant to curb deafness and disadvantage
A $69,000 RP Medical Fund philanthropic grant will accelerate a new project to offer early intervention in ear health in Aboriginal communities throughout the Hunter New England region.
News • 07 Sep 2018
Call for papers: Portrayals of the Bride
Abstract proposals due by 30 November 2018 for the international edited collection entitled ‘Portrayals of the Bride in Screen, Stage and Literary Productions and Pop Culture Narratives.'
News • 07 Sep 2018
Placemaking breathes new life into Honeysuckle
A repurposed shipping container designed to stimulate conversation, a mobile community space for the public to cook and collaborate, and an intriguing new app featuring lesser-known stories of Honeysuckle’s history will breathe new life into the Honeysuckle foreshore from Friday.
News • 04 Sep 2018
New agreement offers safety research opportunities for students
SafeWork NSW’s Centre for Work Health and Safety and the University of Newcastle have committed to working together to develop work health and safety research expertise in Australia.
News • 01 Sep 2018
More than 30,000 Teachers to Benefit from Education Funding Boost
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Events
Event
2026 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 2026 is now open.
In person
Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place
A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.
In person
Orange to Blue Skies Film Screening
Join us for a screening followed by a Q&A and conversation with a panel of young people from the Hunter Valley.
In person
On Every Corner
Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.
Event
Looking Ahead Asia-Pacific Lecture with Peter Varghese AO
Join Peter Varghese AO for a thought-provoking exploration of the forces shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific. Drawing on decades of experience in diplomacy and international affairs, Peter will examine the geopolitical, economic and strategic trends influencing our region and
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.
Event
NSW FLIP Showcase
From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.
In person
The Merv and Janet Copley Symposium
Showcasing some of the vital research that has resulted from the bequest and archival collection from across the University of Newcastle.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.